Common Hearing Loss Myths
In a world of internet hoaxes and alternative facts, it can be hard to know if the information you are getting is correct. More than 48 million people in the U.S. experience hearing loss, but many don’t know a lot about this progressive condition. Your Indiana audiologist put together the following list of hearing myths…
Healthy Hearing Tips for 2020
It’s never too late to make a goal to try to better yourself. Now that we are two months into 2020, why not add protecting your hearing health to your list of resolutions? Below is a list of tips to help you accomplish and exceed your goal of healthy hearing. Understand the Signs of Hearing…
Can Hearing Loss Affect Your Romantic Relationships?
Your hearing loss affects more than just you – it can have an impact on your relationships with friends and family members. It can especially affect your romantic partners. The Negatives of Untreated Hearing Loss More than 48 million people in the U.S. experience hearing loss, but only 20 percent seek treatment. Untreated hearing loss…
Protect Your Ears During Super Bowl 54
This Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs will battle it out in Super Bowl 54. Planning ahead and protecting your ears can help you avoid irreversible hearing loss. At the Game If you are lucky enough to be one of the 65,000 people with tickets to the game, it is essential…
Hearing Hazards in the Home
Your home is full of hazards, including stairs you could fall down, furniture you could topple over and even pets you can trip on. But did you know that many of the appliances you use daily can be dangerous to your hearing? How Loud is Too Loud? According to The National Institute on Deafness and…
The Hazards of Noisy Toys
Looking for a last-minute gift for your child this Christmas? Haven’t had time to venture into Indianapolis for a shopping trip? There’s still time…but not much! That clock is ticking faster than Indiana shelves are being emptied of eggnog. Before you buy any (more) toys for junior, it’s important to ensure you aren’t getting them…
What is an Audiologist?
If you have just been diagnosed with hearing loss in Indianapolis, you’re about to become very familiar with your audiologist. Maybe not exchanging-Christmas-gifts-every-year familiar, but you’ll be spending a lot of time in each other’s company nonetheless, so it’s important to have a good understanding of the many things your hearing doctor does on a…
October is National Audiology Awareness Month
The American Academy of Audiology has designated October as National Audiology Awareness Month, giving audiologists in Indianapolis and nationwide the opportunity to raise public awareness about the importance of hearing protection while educating them on the role that audiologists play in treating hearing loss. Hearing Loss is a Worldwide Problem An estimated 48 million Americans…
Types of Hearing Tests
About 20 percent of Indianapolis residents are experiencing hearing loss. Many aren’t even aware of the problem; hearing loss develops gradually, and we often adjust to it over time as we grow used to hearing less. The volume on the TV creeps up little by little until one day a loved one tells us to…
Hearing Myths That May Be Hurting You
Chances are, you’ve heard things about hearing loss you’ve believed to be true, even though the sources may be questionable. This is one type of “fake news” that can do actual harm – especially if you’re one of the 48 million Americans in Indianapolis who is living with a hearing impairment. We’re here to help…