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 …
Occupational Hearing Hazards
Noise-induced hearing loss is a very real hazard for workers in many different industries. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), exposure to loud noise can damage the inner ear and lead to permanent hearing loss. Unfortunately, many people do not realize the risks of working in noisy environments until it is too late. Here, …
What is Single-Sided Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss comes in many different types and variations. In order to treat hearing loss appropriately, we must first understand the type and degree of hearing loss. Types of Hearing Loss There are three primary types of hearing loss that can be broken down into congenital or acquired and further distinguished by whether it is bilateral or unilateral. Bilateral means …
Getting to Know Your Hearing Aids
Whether you are new to wearing hearing aids or you’ve just purchased new ones, there is always a learning curve while adjusting to new hearing devices. Unlike glasses, where you can see immediately when putting them on, hearing aids require a bit more time and commitment. To ease that process, it is important to get to know your hearing aids …
Why You Should Treat Bilateral Hearing Loss with Two Hearing Aids
If you’ve just discovered you have hearing loss, you might wonder how to choose the right treatment path and find the right hearing aid for your needs. You shouldn’t scrimp on getting hearing aids for both of your ears. No shortcuts If you are considering just using one hearing aid instead of two, you should understand its impact on your …
A Possible Link Between Exercise and Reduced Risk for Hearing Loss
Many people don’t realize how many ways exercise can help them. Your health is connected, so when you take care of one part of it, it can also help other parts. For example, regular exercise helps you keep a healthy weight and builds strong muscles, and it also keeps and protects most other parts of your health. Regular exercise has …
Monitoring Your Daily Exposure to Noise
Age is the most common cause of hearing loss, but more young people are getting hearing loss. This is because the world is getting noisier. Noise-induced hearing loss happens when there is too much noise, and the more you know about when you might be at risk, the more you can do to protect yourself. Hearing loss caused by noise …
Why You Should Schedule a Hearing Test for World Alzheimer’s Month
September is when we turn our attention to Alzheimer’s, a terrible brain disorder with unknown causes. Even though more and more research is being done on this condition, scientists still don’t know what causes many of its symptoms. People are aware of the disorder’s symptoms and how it worsens over time. Still, we haven’t found a cure or a way …