When you think of the benefits of hearing aids, your mind might go immediately to the practical benefits. When you are talking with someone at a shop or other local amenity, you will be better able to get the information you need and to have a comfortable conversation. In healthcare settings, you will be sure you are getting information about …
Why Your Ears Are Ringing
Have you ever experienced a ringing or buzzing like noise in one or both ears? Known as tinnitus, this experience involves hearing a sound when no external sound is actually present. Only you can hear this noise which is most commonly described as ringing, buzzing, clicking, or whistling like sound. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), …
Supporting Your Loved One With Hearing Loss
With 1 in 5 people having some degree of hearing loss, you may have a loved one that lives with impaired hearing. Hearing loss is a medical condition that reduces one’s capacity to hear and process speech as well as sound. This produces a range of symptoms that make it challenging to hear and navigate communication. Hearing loss can make …
FAQs for Hearing Health Professionals
Having your hearing evaluated is the first step towards transforming your hearing health and wellness. A hearing consultation appointment involves meeting with a hearing healthcare specialist who will comprehensively assess your hearing in both ears. This process is painless and noninvasive which is important to remember, especially if you are experiencing any anxiety about your upcoming appointment. You will receive …
Treating Hearing Loss Can Support Your Physical Ability & Well-Being
“What was that?” If this seems to be your tagline the last time you socialized then it may be time to have your hearing tested. All too often, people put off suspected hearing loss- on average, seven to ten years, in fact without understanding the risk. Hearing loss has not only been linked to increased issues in communication but surprisingly …
What Are The Signs of Hearing Loss?
As we age, we commonly experience changes in our hearing. The change does not happen suddenly, but is more gradual, like the gradual process of graying hair. Nevertheless, it is crucial to pay attention to these initial indications. Research shows that men are almost twice as likely as women to have hearing loss among adults aged 20–69. Read on for …
Celebrate World Hearing Day: Ear and hearing care for all!
There is a lot to keep up with in our day to day. When you have hearing loss it can feel nearly impossible to feel on top of things. This is because it requires more energy than it would otherwise to listen, retain information and respond. As a result it can feel like you are missing important details and feeling …
The Connection Between Stress and Hearing Loss
Of Course Hearing Loss Causes Stress Hearing loss is so much more common than most people know. There are various reasons for this. It is an invisible disability, meaning you cannot tell by looking at someone if they suffer from hearing loss. It is also underrepresented and commonly misrepresented in popular culture. It is rarely as sensational as it will …
Occupational Hearing Hazards
Hearing Loss is More Common Than You May Think Between 40-50 million Americans suffer from some detectable degree of disabling hearing loss. That means that it personally affects more people annually than diabetes or cancer. Congenital hearing disabilities are in fact very rare, affecting less than three out of every 1,000 babies born in The United States. But over 13% …
Supporting a Loved One with Hearing Loss
With nearly 1 in 6 people having some degree of hearing loss, you likely have a loved one with impaired hearing. Hearing loss can take a toll on communication and conversations which can be tough on relationships and spending quality time with others. But it is important to know that there are ways you can provide useful support that strengthens …