DO YOU KNOW THE LESS COMMON CAUSES OF HEARING LOSS?

You probably know the most common causes of hearing loss: quick exposure to extreme noise, like a gunshot near your ear or an explosion; or long-term exposure to noise above 80 decibels, such as ongoing proximity to factory machinery, lawnmowers or loud music. There are some other not-so-common causes of hearing damage that you may be unfamiliar with. If you … Read More

RETIREMENT AND (HEARING) HEALTHCARE

If you plan to retire soon, it’s time to think about expenses and how everything will be covered. Healthcare costs, including hearing healthcare, should be factored in. Estimates from HealthView Insights show that an American couple retiring this year can expect just over $400,000 in healthcare costs over the course of retirement, with about 4% of that being out of … Read More

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN DIABETES AND HEARING HEALTH

Hearing loss has many causes: loud noise, infection, and various diseases. One lesser-known disease that can cause hearing loss is diabetes. Diabetes is becoming more and more common around the world, and it is becoming more recognized as a cause of hearing loss. One study found some degree of hearing loss in 21 percent of 399 study participants with diabetes, … Read More

THIS YEAR MAKE A RESOLUTION THAT IS EASY TO KEEP

What is your New Year’s Resolution? If you’re like most people, it probably has something to do with  generally being healthier: eating better, exercising more, or losing weight. Did you know that overall health also plays a vital role in hearing health? Since many resolutions don’t survive the month of January, we think it’s important to take steps to ensure … Read More

ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS WITH YOUR HEARING AIDS

The holidays are a time of friends, family, laughter and warmth for many people, but all of this festivity takes preparation and planning. This is no less true when it comes to enjoying the season with hearing aids. Holiday parties can be noisy endeavors with a lot of entertainment and background noise. Now is a great time to learn how … Read More

HOW TO EXPLAIN HEARING LOSS TO THE GRANDCHILDREN

If you have young grandchildren, you know they have questions about everything. Everywhere you go, an inquisitive mind is watching, and they learn by asking questions and listening to what we tell them. If you have hearing loss it is natural for your grandchildren to ask questions and be curious about your hearing devices, and that they may not fully … Read More

DRIVE SAFELY EVEN WITH HEARING LOSS

You may be surprised how much you rely on your sense of hearing while driving. From hearing the horn of another driver to hearing emergency sirens, the ability to hear everything around you is very important. Treatments Available The most common treatment for hearing loss is a hearing aid to help you hear again. There is currently no cure that … Read More

WHAT IS HIGH FREQUENCY HEARING LOSS AND WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT?

Have you ever had a misunderstanding when communicating with someone else? Everyone has; misunderstandings in communication are a common occurrence. You may misunderstand what someone else is saying for a variety of reasons, from background noise to just not paying attention. People with high-frequency hearing loss, however, have greater difficulty hearing or understanding anything within the 2,000 to 8,000 Hertz … Read More

HEARING DAMAGE AND CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT: EARLY DETECTION IS KEY

As children grow, hearing ability is vital to developing speech and language skills. Traditionally it has been difficult to discern a hearing difficulty with children under two years of age, until it became apparent that speech abilities were delayed. It has been shown, however, that if early detection of a hearing issue can be diagnosed prior to six months of … Read More