October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that easily leaves one feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to meet your local audiologist to learn about life-changing options that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at , can diagnose hearing…
What to Know Before Your First Audiology Visit
After waiting weeks, months or even years to make an appointment with an expert to address your hearing loss, it is normal to feel nervous. We have put together this list of five things to expect from your first audiology visit to make you feel more at ease and to help you get the most…
How to Help a Loved One with their Hearing Loss
With more than 48 million Americans experiencing hearing loss, chances are high that someone you love may be living with the condition. Hearing loss is hard for everyone involved. So how do you let your loved one know you are there for them while guiding them toward getting the treatment they need? Follow the three…
How to Pick a Hearing Aid
Many people with hearing loss can benefit from the use of a hearing aid, but the number of styles and manufactures can make the selection process overwhelming. Choosing one that fits your needs ensures you will hear your best. Below are four questions you should be asking yourself to make sure you pick the best…
How Does Loud Noise Cause Ear Damage?
Hearing loss is most often caused by aging or exposure to loud noises. Below we break down how loud noises can damage your hearing and what, if anything, you can do to prevent this from happening. How Your Ear Works Your ear is broken down into three parts. The Outer Ear This is the part…
Benefits of Rechargeable Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are boasting more and more new features, and one that has become popular is rechargeability. If you’re in the market for new hearing aids and are considering investing in a rechargeable model, below are some benefits that might convince you to make the switch. Less Additional Cost Wearers of hearing aids that take…
What Goes on Inside a Hearing Aid?
Hearing aids are state-of-the-art technology that amplify sounds to a level a person with hearing loss can easily identify. Hearing aids improve communication with loved ones, enhance your quality of life and may even help prevent or delay cognitive decline. Today’s hearing aids are packed with amazing features and provide better sound quality than ever…
Should You Have Your Hearing Tested?
According to a Consumer Reports survey of more than 120,000 people, nearly 30 percent of respondents reported they had gone more than a decade without a hearing test or had never had their hearing tested at all. This is concerning, as untreated hearing loss has been associated with social withdrawal, depression and even cognitive decline….
Managing Tinnitus During Stressful Times
Tinnitus affects roughly 50 million people in the U.S., and many report that stress is a major trigger for episodes. Managing stress during everyday life is difficult enough, but may feel impossible during a pandemic and season of civil unrest. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to decrease your stress in order to help…
Hearing Loss Side Effects
When talking about hearing loss, rarely are any symptoms beyond your inability to hear discussed. But untreated hearing loss can have an impact on your health and well-being. Below is an explanation of the variety of side effects that come from choosing not to treat your hearing loss. Decrease in Cognitive Function Hearing loss directly…