Untreated Hearing Loss May Make You Vulnerable to Financial Scams
You see your primary care physician once a year for a physical and your dentist twice a year for a cleaning, but when was the last time you made an appointment with an audiologist? If you’re on the fence about scheduling a hearing test, consider this: untreated hearing loss leaves you especially vulnerable to financial…
How to Make the Most of Phone Calls When You Use Hearing Aids
Talking on the phone is a notoriously difficult listening situation for people with hearing loss. In fact, it is oftentimes even difficult for people with normal hearing. This is because audio is distorted over the phone and visual cues are absent. That doesn’t mean talking on the phone is impossible, just that there are some…
Consider the Benefits of Hearing Aids this Audiology Awareness Month
Did you know that October is Audiology Awareness Month? That means there’s no better time to care for your hearing health and invest in hearing aids! If you’re still on the fence, we review some of the top benefits of hearing aids below. Better Communication Some of the benefits of hearing aids listed by the…
With Fall Around the Corner, Enjoy the Sounds It Has to Offer
Despite all the benefits of hearing aids – like better communication, improved quality of life and lower risk of physical and mental health problems – many people who could benefit don’t wear them. In fact, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “Among adults aged 70 and older with hearing loss…
How to Navigate Different Listening Environments Using Hearing Aids
Throughout our day, we find ourselves in different environments with varying degrees of loudness and background noise. If you use hearing aids, it’s important to hear well no matter where you are. Choosing Your Listening Environment Though we often don’t get to choose our listening environments, during the times when you have some input, try…
How to Make the Most of Group Settings When You Have Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can have major effects on your self-esteem and your social life. In fact, “Most multivariable-adjusted studies found that hearing loss was associated with higher risk of loneliness and social isolation.” While group settings are notoriously difficult listening situations for people with hearing loss, there are ways to communicate successfully. We review how below….
What Are the Early Signs of Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is common, affecting about 15% of American adults, reports the National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders. But despite this, on average, people wait ten years actually to seek treatment for it. This may be partly due to the fact they ignore the early warning signs. We review the early signs of…
Are Children with Hearing Loss More Likely to Experience Behavioral Difficulties?
All children can experience behavioral difficulties from time to time, but are children with hearing loss even more likely? The research shows the answer is yes. Below we review what the studies show, why the link, the signs of hearing loss and options for treatment. What the Studies Show One study published in the journal…
Is a Loved One in Your Life Experiencing Age-related Hearing Loss?
Have you noticed that your dad seems to have a hard time hearing you when you call to talk to him on the phone? Or maybe your spouse struggles to follow conversations when you go out to dinner with friends at Green Pig Bistro? If so, they may be exhibiting signs of age-related hearing loss….
Is There a Link Between Untreated Hearing Loss & Your Salary?
Hearing loss is common, affecting approximately 48 million Americans. But despite its prevalence, only about one in five people with hearing loss actually wears hearing aids, the most common treatment option for this condition. This means millions of people are at risk for an increase in mental, physical, emotional and economic issues related to living…