As the New Year has rung in, many of us may have made resolutions to improve our health and wellness. Whether it is by incorporating a new diet or exercising more, it seems that we are becoming more focused on preventative methods in improving our overall health. As we get annual physicals and check-ups for our physical health, semi or … Read More
How Smoking & Drinking May Affect Hearing
Can smoking and drinking affect your hearing? Recent studies show that smoking might be doing more damage than you think, and too many wild Friday nights could be taking their toll on your hearing health. How Smoking Affects Hearing You might be surprised to learn that smoking can harm your hearing. You know that smoking is bad for you, causes … Read More
Patients With Untreated Hearing Loss Incur Higher Health Care Costs Over Time
Are you living with untreated hearing loss? Not only does living with untreated hearing loss affect your quality of life, untreated hearing loss also makes it harder for you to communicate with your loved ones, and leave you feeling socially isolated. A new study found that if you don’t treat your hearing loss, you could also be racking up the … Read More
Enjoying the Holidays with Hearing Loss
Thanksgiving dinner may be one of your favorite holidays, but if your hearing has been getting worse, the holidays aren’t as much fun as they used to be. Thanksgiving is a great time to enjoy an amazing dinner and reconnect with your extended family, but if you’re struggling to hear and have a hard time following conversation, you may be … Read More
November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month! Since November was designated as National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan, rates of Alzheimer’s Disease have continued to rise. In the early 1980s, the national rate of Alzheimer’s was around 2 million, but that number has more than doubled in the last 35 years, and today around 5.4 million Americans … Read More
Common Questions about Hearing Loss
If you’ve been struggling to hear, you’re not alone. Nearly 40 million Americans have hearing loss, and many are asking the same questions about their hearing loss as you are. If you’ve been wondering what causes hearing loss, or what kinds of hearing aids will match your lifestyle, come to Hearing Aid Associates where we have all the answers. What … Read More
Tips for Students with Hearing Loss Entering Higher Education
The National Center for Educational Statistics estimates close to twenty thousand deaf and hard of hearing students attend higher education each year. College itself is a new and challenging time for students, but may be more so for students with hearing loss. Reports have shown that hard of hearing students are more prone to falling behind in reading and math. … Read More
The Relationship Between Stress and Hearing Loss
Many medical professionals have referred to stress as the “silent killer”. Stress can lead to many physical, emotional, and interpersonal issues if left unchecked. From headaches to anxiety to damaging personal relationships, stress can be far reaching and deeply detrimental in our lives. But did you know that stress has also been linked to hearing loss? Stress: Prevalence and Its … Read More
Invest in Hearing Health for World Alzheimer’s Month
This month, September, is World Alzheimer’s Month. The organization, Alzheimer’s Disease International, uses this month to raise awareness on the prevalent condition worldwide. At Hearing Aid Associates, we would like to participate in raising awareness for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease by connecting these conditions to hearing loss. Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are often connected to … Read More
Hearing Loss May Affect Your Job and Your Job May Affect Your Hearing
Believe it or not, hearing loss and your workplace may have more of a reciprocal relationship than you might realize. Depending on your industry, untreated hearing loss may be adversely affecting your job, your job may be affecting your hearing, or you may be experiencing a cycle of both. It is important to be aware of how the environment of … Read More