March 3rd is World Hearing Day! Launched by the World Health Organization (WHO), this international campaign is all about hearing health. Hearing loss remains one of the most common health issues that people navigate today. Practicing safety measures can help protect your hearing and reduce your risk of developing hearing loss. You can celebrate World Hearing Day and prioritize your … Read More
Understanding Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Have you ever found yourself asking someone to repeat themselves frequently? Or turning up the volume on the TV so high that others complain? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you may be experiencing sensorineural hearing loss. In this blog post, we will explore what sensorineural hearing loss is, what causes it, how to diagnose and treat … Read More
The Rise of Hearing Loss in Younger People
Hearing loss isn’t just for older people. One in eight Americans over the age of 12 has some degree of hearing loss in both ears as shown in standard hearing exams. Yale University’s Dr. Peter Rabinowitz, specializing in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, states that hearing loss “is a significant problem, even in middle age.” And while it is a condition … Read More
Understanding Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Our ears evolved for many thousands of years in a much quieter world. Today’s environment is exponentially louder and it’s no surprise that damaged hearing health as a result of exposure to excessive noise is one of the leading causes of acquired hearing loss. What is noise-induced hearing loss? While the most common type of hearing loss remains that which … Read More
Tips for Driving with Hearing Aids
At 16 years old, getting your license meant a new sense of freedom and independence. And even as we age, autonomy is deeply connected to our ability to safely operate a vehicle. But our bodies may have been much different however many decades ago when we went through traffic safety school. Today, your mobility, reaction time and the amount of … Read More
Start Your New Year with Better Hearing!
Many Americans live with hearing loss day in and day out. If you’re part of the population that maintains hearing health as a priority and have had a recent hearing exam, good for you! Unfortunately, it’s only a small percentage of the population. Most people live with the frustrating aspects of hearing loss for years — or even decades — … Read More
Tips for Adjusting to Your New Hearing Aids
Adapting to hearing aids is slightly more complex than simply flipping on a light switch. One statistic that contributes to this phase of adaptation is that most people wait an average of ten years since the onset of hearing loss before they choose to intervene. The brain has become used to a narrower band of sound information coming through and … Read More
Preparing for Your Hearing Aid Consultation & Fitting
For many of us, we’ve gone through most of our lives without ever having encountered a hearing aid consultation and fitting. What’s more, we probably won’t expect to attend more than a handful. It’s a bit like buying a new car, the first time can be intimidating and you’re thankful you don’t have to repeat the process too often. It … Read More
This November, Test Your Hearing in Honor of American Diabetes Month
As the holidays approach, you may find that your to-do list is growing. But what if you added on an item that was in service of doing something just for yourself? This November, schedule a hearing exam in honor of American Diabetes Month. Diabetes in the United States One in ten Americans live with diabetes. More than one in three … Read More
Things to Consider when Selecting Hearing Aids
Choosing to confront and intervene in hearing loss is a powerful first step toward reclaiming your life’s bright vitality. The great news is that if you’ve gotten this far, you’re well on your way towards an easier listening future. But investing in hearing aids is much like purchasing a home: you hope to only move through such a transaction … Read More