It’s National Protect Your Hearing Month! This is a great time to learn more about how hearing works, what sounds can damage your hearing, and how you can protect your hearing. This October, join us in learning more about your ears and what steps you can take to protect your hearing health. How Hearing Works Let’s start by talking about … Read More
What to Ask During A Hearing Consultation
Have you decided to arrange a hearing test for your hearing health? That’s great news! We can assist you if you’ve admitted that your hearing isn’t as sharp as it once was and are ready to take the next step toward better hearing. Take some time to think about the questions you’ll ask during your hearing consultation before you come … Read More
Know Alzheimer’s Disease: Treat Hearing Loss in September during World Alzheimer’s Month
Every September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign led by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) to raise awareness, advocate for prevention and fight the stigma of this devastating degenerative brain disease. This September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day — What are you planning to do to help combat Alzheimer’s disease? Understanding the Causes of Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disease in … Read More
Hearing Aids vs. Hearing Amplifiers
Hearing aids and hearing amplifiers appear to be the same thing on the surface. Both act to increase the volume of sounds to hear them even if you have hearing loss. However, these two devices are designed to serve very distinct objectives, and one is not a substitute for the other. Let’s look at the distinctions between these two devices … Read More
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month
If you have found yourself recently struggling to hear the people in your life, there is a chance that it could be related to a hearing issue. With nearly 1 in 5 people in the US dealing with a hearing issue, it’s incredibly reasonable to keep track of your hearing health by scheduling annual exams. For nearly a century, the … Read More
Hearing Aids Can Help Single-Sided Hearing Loss
When hearing loss begins, each ear rarely loses hearing at the same pace. This creates the concept of “the good ear”, in which one ear hears better than the other. In these instances, people wonder if they only need one hearing aid instead of two. This problem is that in most instances, even though one ear may be stronger it … Read More
Hearing Loss & Vertigo: All About Meniere’s Disease
Have you ever felt unexpectedly dizzy, like you cannot stand up any longer? This phenomenon is considered vertigo. There are many causes of vertigo, such as a blow to the head, a migraine or an infection. One cause which is rare but rather serious is Ménière disease. This disorder occurs in the inner ear and can seriously impact balance and … Read More
March 3 is World Hearing Day: Hearing Care for All
World Hearing Day is here, and the World Health Organization (WHO) is launching its World Report on Hearing to alert governments and individuals alike to the hearing needs of people all around the world. With an emphasis on screening, rehabilitation, and communication, the WHO suggests that policymakers would be wise to “integrate person-centered ear and hearing care” into universal health … Read More
Osteoporosis and Hearing Loss
Older adults experience an increased risk of developing osteoporosis and hearing loss, two medical conditions that are linked. According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, nearly 44 million people have osteoporosis or low bone mass. Making bones in the body more vulnerable, osteoporosis can impact health in a variety of ways. Research has shown that it can contribute to the development … Read More
All About Ototoxic Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can be caused by a wide range of factors, from infections to noise exposure to natural aging processes. One of the most unexpected causes of hearing loss is from certain medications. Medications that can damage your hearing are called “ototoxic” – literally meaning “harmful to the ears”. They can cause hearing loss suddenly or gradually, often in permanent … Read More