Hearing loss is a common challenge, especially for older adults. But should it mean giving up on driving? The answer isn’t always black and white. While it’s something to consider, skilled drivers can still navigate the roads with some adjustments, even if they need to turn the radio down. For frequent drivers, the question of safety becomes even more pressing. … Read More
Embracing Winter with Hearing Aids: A Comprehensive Guide to Cold Weather Care
When winter arrives, it brings with it a fresh set of challenges, from frosty sidewalks to chilly temperatures. And for those who rely on hearing aids, the colder months present unique concerns. While hearing aids are robust and designed for everyday wear, it’s essential to understand how cold weather can affect them and how to keep them working well, even … Read More
Top Tips for Earwax Removal
How do you know if you need to remove your earwax? This question has a variety of answers, but the expert opinion should be left to your doctor. We know that earwax is unsightly and has an undeniable “gross-out” factor, but the substance is also crucial to ear health. Without earwax to provide a protective and moisturizing layer around the … Read More
Ear Candles: Effective or Dangerous?
If you’re looking for ways to remove earwax from your ear canals, you may have come across ear candles. Some people say they’re very effective, but you should think twice about using ear candles. Here’s what you need to know about using ear candles, and some of the dangers of using them to remove earwax from your ears. What are … Read More
A Link Between Hearing Loss & Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hearing loss is a growing public health epidemic that impacts over 40 million people in the U.S. Projected to increase, hearing loss already is the third most common health condition that older adults experience. Impaired hearing reduces a person’s ability to hear and process sound which can significantly impact how they navigate daily life. It strains communication, making is challenging … Read More
Patients with Untreated Hearing Loss Incur Higher Health Care Costs Over Time
Over 40 million people in the U.S. live with some degree of hearing loss. One of the most common medical conditions, hearing loss impacts 1 in 8 people. Additionally, the World Health Organization estimates that 1.1 billion teens and young adults globally are at increased risk of impaired hearing. Though these statistics highlight the pervasiveness of hearing loss, it still … Read More
Growing Evidence that Noise is Bad for Your Health
Our ears encounter all sorts of sounds everyday. Some of these sounds are pleasing like the birds chirping or the wind blowing through the trees. Other sounds we may find annoying like a jackhammer outside your window every morning at 6am. Not only are certain sounds irritating but there is mounting evidence that suggests that noise can have negative consequences … Read More
Celebrate World Alzheimer’s Month with a Hearing Test!
Dementia can affect all aspects of a person’s life, including their loved ones. Alzheimer’s disease comprises 90% of all dementia cases and can affect memory, concentration, and ability to carry out even simple tasks. While this can be devastating for you and your family, it is important to remember to stay positive and focus on the things you love for … Read More
Hearing loss patients at higher risk of hospital readmission
No one wants to spend time in the hospital, but sometimes it is just inevitable, no matter how well we take care of ourselves. In best-case scenarios, most of us would like to be hospitalized for as brief as possible and hopefully not return anytime soon. If we understand behaviors and actions that could keep us healthy and out of … Read More
Raising Awareness around Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a serious problem affecting 422 million people worldwide, or 5% of the world’s total population. Hearing loss is also the world’s 3rd most chronic health condition, more prevalent than cancer or diabetes. Hearing loss can affect your total physical, emotional and mental health, but it is often overlooked or ignored because it is an invisible disability. Know … Read More