The Hearing Blog

As audiologists and hearing professionals, we are constantly reminded of the intricate interplay between our senses and our well-being. Hearing, often overlooked, stands as a cornerstone of our daily experiences, shaping our interactions, cognitive abilities, and emotional states. The latest advancements in hearing loss prevention, diagnosis, and management have illuminated the profound impact of hearing health on overall health. This…

Hearing loss is a common yet often underdiagnosed condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. As leading audiologists and hearing professionals, our mission is to ensure that you receive the best care possible. One crucial step in this process is the hearing exam, a cornerstone of hearing health assessment. In this article, we will explore what to expect during your…

When you want to help someone with hearing loss, where do you begin? In some cases, you might have a close, personal relationship with that person, making it possible to offer your accommodations in an individualized manner. However, when you encounter someone in your community with hearing loss, you might not know where to start. Worse yet, it might not…

What is your latest memory of a meal at a restaurant? Do you recall the food you ate, or does your mind drift to the difficulty you had carrying on a conversation? For too many people with hearing loss, a restaurant is a worst-case scenario for communication. Not only is the room full of people talking at the same time,…

HOW COMMON IS HEARING LOSS Disabling hearing loss is far more common than most people likely believe. This is likely because it is not very often represented in popular culture and when it is, it is often not portrayed accurately. Hearing loss is not a simple binary. It is a spectrum. And it is an invisible disability, meaning that you…

Hearing Loss is More Common Than You May Think  Disabling hearing loss is among the most common health issues in the world today. Though less than three out of every 1,000 babies in the US are born with congenital hearing loss, studies estimate that up to 48 million Americans live with it. That’s over 13% of the population over 18…

The first signs of hearing loss can come at any time, though most cases of age-related hearing loss usually the first start appearing in a person’s 40s or 50s. Age-related hearing loss is also known as presbycusis, occurs when damage occurs to the cells of the inner ear which deliver sound to the brain- due to changes in the ear…

It’s all too common to ignore hearing loss but that doesn’t mean it won’t catch up with you. The truth is ignoring hearing loss just makes it worse. While there is no immediate pain associated with symptoms, that doesn’t mean that hearing loss doesn’t “hurt”!  With untreated hearing loss, it is common to pretend to hear what the people in…

Do you suffer from hearing loss? You may be and not even know it! Hearing loss often develops slowly and becomes more of an issue over time. However, because of the gradual manner, many are left unaware. May is here and with it comes Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM), a national campaign led by ASHA (American Speech-language-Hearing Association) to…

Do you suspect you have a hearing loss? Are you finding yourself struggling to hear on over the phone and asking people to repeat themselves more often than not? Hearing loss is more serious than most people first suspect. More than a hearing issue, it’s a communication barrier which has far reaching negative effects. What starts as simple misunderstandings quickly…

Today electronics are becoming smaller and smaller. While tiny computers in our phones and watches are commonplace, this is a relatively new development in technology. Even thirty years ago, it would have been unheard of to consider palm-held computers as being nearly everywhere! Not only are computers smaller than ever, but more precise and faster. How did electronics designers and…

Sometimes sleep seems like the sweetest relief at the end of a busy day. Aside from a well-needed rest, regular, healthy sleep hygiene helps boost your immune system, improve heart health, improve focus, and reduce stress. Despite the well-needed break, it provides your body, it also gives your mind a rest. Many people make the mistake that we are our…

We talk about healthy hearing sometimes without really understanding what that means. Is it the ability to hear someone or is it protecting your hearing from loud sounds, infections, and head impact? Well, the answer lies amid these and many other factors. Many times, instead of healthy hearing what we mean is normal hearing – or the baseline we are…

Do you or someone you care for have hearing loss? You may and not even know it. This is because hearing loss often develops gradually – so subtly that you don’t notice as the subtle sounds of birds chirping or wind in the trees are undetectable. Overtime this can develop into issues with communication and likeliness to try new things.…

Its been nearly two years since the arrival of COVID -19 and all of its variants. It has changed so many aspects of our lives for so many people, including how we socialize, and when and where we wear masks. With the high spike in cases with the arrival of the omicron variant, public health officials are again insisting on…