Do you have an older adult in your life that suffers from hearing loss? Have you noticed they tend to avoid social interactions more and more? Do they seem withdrawn, lonely and depressed? It’s not a giant leap of logic that there’s a connection between depression and hearing loss. When your loved one struggles to Read more..
Advancements In Hearing Aids Over the Last 50 Years
Significant advancements in hearing aids have occurred over the last 50 years. Generally speaking, the size of hearing aid devices along with batteries has changed most dramatically. Becoming more discreet, precise, functional, and more readily available. Transistor Hearing Aids In the 1970s, hearing aids began to improve from vacuum tubes to the introduction of the Read more..
Can Noise Induced Hearing Loss Be Reversed?
Unfortunately, noise-induced hearing loss is all too common. If you’re continually around noise exceeding 85 decibels, your hearing could be irreversibly damaged. What is noise-induced hearing loss, what causes it, and can it be successfully treated? If you believe you have noise-induced hearing loss, we’ll give you the facts and tell you how to identify Read more..
Costco Hearing Aids Vs Custom Fit Hearing Aids
Those with hearing aids are aware of the constant struggle to find the hearing aid that works for them. With a wide variety of options available from various locations, the choice can sometimes be extremely overwhelming. However, a straightforward goal remains for those looking for the right hearing aid: to hear easily and clearly. One Read more..
Constant Ringing in the Ears? What Tinnitus Treatments Are Available?
One of the most overlooked conditions in the world today, tinnitus plagues more than 50 million Americans around the nation. Ranging from a mild annoyance to a complete rehabilitation, tinnitus affects everyone differently. Because it affects everyone different, the treatment options are limited and often require personalization. Tinnitus is when you experience a ringing, buzzing, Read more..
What is Tinnitus Retraining Therapy and How Can it Provide Life-Changing Results
Tinnitus is one of the most common ailments in the nation, affecting over 45 million people in the United States. In decades past, experts had many tinnitus treatment methods, but only a few have survived. So while researchers and doctors continue to search for viable treatment methods, a few have jumped out as being most Read more..
Noise Pollution And It’s Affect On Your Sleep
While many people worldwide focus on atmospheric or land pollution across the world, they sometimes overlook the ever-important noise pollution. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it’s one of the most dangerous environmental threats to health. Drivers honking horns, groups of workers drilling the road surface, aircraft flying over us in the sky are Read more..
Protecting Yourself and Your Child From Headphone Related Hearing Loss
Since the COVID-19 onset, kids are spending time in front of a screen or listening to music more than usual. Most experts agree that some extra screen time right now isn’t going to do permanent damage to our kids—if we dial it back again when everyday life resumes. However, one thing that could damage them Read more..
To Replace Or Repair Your Damaged Hearing Aid, That Is The Question!
While the technology for hearing impairment remains better than ever, you can sometimes experience problems with hearing aids or other hearing devices. This is not uncommon, but luckily, you can do many things to get your devices up and working again. However, often a simple question remains: should I replace my hearing aids or simply Read more..
It’s Not Just Your Dog or Cat, Humans Perk Their Ears Too
Perk up your ears! It’s probably a saying you’ve heard at least once or twice in your lifetime. The saying comes from watching animals of all types move or perk their ears when they hear something new or interesting. Think about your dog or cat (or horse or monkey, etc)–when you whistle or call their Read more..
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