Millions of Americans suffer from hearing loss in America, and hearing aids are a great option for not only helping all of those people to hear better, but to prevent further hearing loss. Since hearing loss is not reversible, hearing aids are an important treatment option that can contribute to better mental health and social life as well. If you … Read More
DEBUNKING THE MYTHS OF HEARING LOSS
Hearing loss is an incredibly common disability, but it is one that is invisible. That makes understanding it or accommodating to people who suffer with hearing loss a bit more difficult. There is also a stigma attached to hearing loss (and the need for hearing aids): so much so, that only about 20% of people who could benefit from hearing … Read More
HOW SHOULD YOU CLEAN YOUR EARS?
You may have heard from your audiologist or another professional that using cotton swabs to clean your ears can damage your ear drum. It’s true: injuries from the use of cotton swabs are common. Some of the problems that can occur include hurting delicate inner ear areas, puncturing the ear drum, and possibly even vertigo or deafness! If you’re like … Read More
DID YOU KNOW HEARING AIDS COULD HELP PROTECT YOUR MIND?
Do you suffer from hearing loss? Have you been putting off the decision to get hearing aids? Or maybe you think they are unnecessary. Hearing aids have been shown to halt the progression of hearing loss. Since hearing loss is almost always irreversible, it’s best to stop it at the earliest stage possible. And now, a new long-term study has … Read More
YOUR HEARING HEALTH: WORTH THE INVESTMENT
Hearing loss is a fairly common phenomenon among American adults, yet only about 20% of those suffering from hearing damage are using any type of hearing aid. Hearing aids are not cheap: they are an investment in not only your life now, but your life in the future as well. Hearing aids are often not covered by insurance plans or … Read More
HEARING RESOLUTIONS FOR 2019
With a new year comes a time to reflect on our old patterns and how to update our habits and improve ourselves. Do you typically make New Year’s Resolutions, and what is your track record at sticking to them? Personally, I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions. I educate myself throughout the year and when I see changes that need to … Read More
NOISE POLLUTION AND HEARING HEALTH
There is noise pollution everywhere we go: there are even “noise-cancelling” features in our earbuds and headphones that filter out background noises for us. If we are exposed to unwanted noises for too long, it can be very irritating. No matter what the noise pollution: airplanes overhead or traffic from a nearby road, a dog barking or a lawnmower in … Read More
COULD DRINKING ALCOHOL AFFECT YOUR HEARING?
Now that the holiday season is in full swing, there is no shortage of holiday parties and gatherings, and the alcohol often flows freely at such events. We use alcohol for lots of special occasions: we ring in the new year with champagne, on vacation we may appreciate a glass of wine with dinner. We may even have a cocktail … Read More
HOLIDAY PARTIES FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
During the holidays, family gatherings and parties abound. For those with hearing loss these festivities may be a source of stress and insecurity. The constant concentration required to focus on conversation with a lot of background noise can be exhausting and overwhelming. Because of this, many people with hearing loss may avoid parties and holiday gatherings altogether. If you have … Read More