You’ve been to your audiologist, taken a hearing test, and it’s been determined that you need hearing aids. Now what? While the hearing aid market may seem overwhelming, by knowing what to look for you can make the best decision for you and your lifestyle. How do digital hearing aids work? When you took your hearing test, or audiogram, a …
Difficulties with Communication Could Signal a Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a common condition as we age. In fact, between the ages of 65 and 74 approximately one in three people in the United States have begun to experience some hearing loss. That number increases to nearly half after 75 years old. Signs and Symptoms of Hearing Loss Now that we know how common hearing loss is in …
This November, Test your Hearing in Honor of American Diabetes Month
In honor of American Diabetes Month, this November we are looking at the role diabetes can play in hearing loss as well as tips for preventing hearing loss in those with diabetes. With over 37 million Americans living with diabetes and hearing loss being twice as common in those with diabetes compared to those without, education about both diabetes and …