If you have ever been to a loud event such as a concert, dance club night, or sporting event in an arena you might recall the experience of walking out and having ringing in your ears. After only a few hours at an event like this, the decibel level can be enough to give you a temporary experience of muffled …
People lose hearing ability for a wide range of reasons. The most common cause of hearing loss is simply due to the constant inundation of sound over the course of a lifetime. However, how do we differentiate sound from noise? Those who lose some of their hearing, particularly later in life, have been exposed to all kinds of sound and …
Congratulations on your new hearing aids! You have taken the proactive step into a world of easier communication and rich enjoyment of the sonic environment. Far too many people fall short of getting assistance with their hearing loss, and the reasons have a wide range. Fortunately, you understand the necessity to assist your hearing in order to reap the many …
Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent afflictions in America today. Our world is getting noisier and rates of hearing loss are increasing to reflect that. But only 1 in 4 cases of hearing loss are currently being treated. We need to improve this statistic, so if you suspect you might have hearing loss, make an appointment with a …
Statistics say it takes the average person seven years to seek treatment after they begin to notice hearing loss. What’s more, only 1 out of 4 people who have hearing loss currently wear hearing aids. The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) says that 48 million people in the United States suffer from hearing loss. So, 36 million Americans are …
Imagine that you’re trying to make dinner plans with your partner. You’re discussing the possibility of going to a restaurant, but you have to repeat yourself over and over as you try to make the decision. You’re both getting frustrated at the slowness of the back and forth, and eventually you just decide to stay in. This isn’t unusual; your …
An active lifestyle not only keeps our body in shape, it can keep our stress levels down and improve our mood considerably. If you’ve lived a life full of physical activity, whether it be hiking, biking, competitive sports or time at the gym, you know better than anyone how moving your body helps your mood, health and self-esteem. When someone …
Hearing loss affects around one-third of adults between the ages of 65 and 75. There are many factors that contribute to hearing loss over time. Aging isn’t the only cause of hearing loss, but it often combines with other aspects of the person’s lifestyle and diet. The net effect is that hearing sensitivity can decrease with exposure to loud noises …
When someone develops hearing loss, it affects their entire life. People rarely realize just how important their hearing is. While conditions like heart disease and cancer get a lot of attention, people forget to consider how hearing loss can affect their overall quality of life. Often, people will become socially isolated if they are unable to hear the people they …
