Hearing Aids

18 November, 2019

New study shows slight declines in hearing linked to measureable mental decline in seniors

By |November 18th, 2019|

The findings of a new study published online in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery indicates that even slight declines in hearing, smaller than the usual cutoff for diagnosing hearing loss, are associated with measurable mental decline in seniors.  When researchers included participants with mild hearing loss in their study, they found evidence that the well-established [...]

7 November, 2019

7 questions to ask your audiologist about hearing loss

By |November 7th, 2019|

If you've noticed that you’re not hearing as well as you used to and have decided it’s time to have your hearing tested, here are 7 questions to ask your audiologist to ensure you get the best possible outcome. First off, congratulations on being proactive with your hearing health.  Untreated hearing loss can put you [...]

14 October, 2019

What to expect if your child needs hearing aids

By |October 14th, 2019|

If your child has been diagnosed with hearing loss, the right hearing aids can be vital to their development for language development and educational success.   At least two out of every 1,000 children screened for hearing loss in the U.S. are born deaf or with some degree of hearing loss. Other children will develop hearing loss [...]

8 September, 2019

“Why do I need a comprehensive audiological evaluation?”

By |September 8th, 2019|

New patients often ask us why we recommend a comprehensive audiological evaluation (CAE) for any problem related to the ear.  This is because a CAE is the only objective measure of your inner ear health and is the cornerstone of an ear examination. Just as an eye doctor measures visual acuity at each of your [...]

3 September, 2019

Here are 5 early signs that you may have hearing loss

By |September 3rd, 2019|

Close to 40 million American adults have hearing loss, making it one of the most common health concerns people face, according to the NIH. Hearing loss can creep up on you gradually, stealing your hearing in such small increments you suddenly find yourself straining to understand conversation and missing some of your favorite sounds. In many cases, [...]

5 August, 2019

7 surprising risk factors for hearing loss you may not know about

By |August 5th, 2019|

Some risk factors for hearing loss are understandable—think aging, excessive noise exposure, or traumatic brain injury—but other risks aren’t always so obvious. Here are seven unexpected risk factors for hearing loss that may surprise you: 1. Sleep apnea Several studies published in the last few years have strongly linked sleep apnea to hearing loss. Medical professionals aren’t entirely [...]

26 June, 2019

Which headphones work best with different types of hearing aids?

By |June 26th, 2019|

Thanks to recent advancements in hearing device technology, millions of people with hearing loss are now able to hear their favorite sounds and enjoy conversing with their favorite people. One perk this new technology affords users is compatibility with other personal electronic devices, such as smartphones and televisions. Sometimes, as in the case of headphones and [...]

21 June, 2019

Tips for coping with tinnitus and hearing loss

By |June 21st, 2019|

Every day, millions of people around the world suffer from noises that no one else can hear. Some people hear a high-pitched ringing sound while others hear something else entirely, from whooshing to static, chirps, beeps, roaring, or one of many other noises. Despite a lack of awareness in the general public, tinnitus (the medical [...]

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