Don’t Ignore the Emotional Side Effects of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can be frustrating and often contributes to emotional side effects such as depression, aggression, sensitivity and decreased well-being. Treating your hearing loss with hearing aids can be a great way to improve your quality of life. Take a look at some of the possible emotional side effects you may encounter with hearing loss…
Three Common Mistakes New Hearing Aid Owners Make
When you get hearing aids, you have to adjust to a new way of hearing the world around you. This can be a trial-and-error process. Thankfully, there are ways to avoid many of the common mistakes first-time hearing aid owners make. Not Communicating Hearing Needs to Your Audiologist Your audiologist is there to help you…
What’s The Link Between Hearing and the Brain?
Our brains play an important part in the hearing process. Additionally, untreated hearing loss has been shown to negatively affect cognition. Let’s take a closer look at the connection between hearing and the brain. Hearing Loss Affects Cognitive Abilities Research has established a connection between untreated hearing loss and cognitive changes. According to The National…
Learn About Ways to Protect Your Hearing During Better Hearing and Speech Month
Did you know that May is Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM)? That makes it the perfect time to learn about ways you can protect and prioritize your hearing health! Hearing Loss Is a Common Issue Millions of Americans live with some degree of hearing loss. While it’s most common in older adults, younger people…
Can Using Headphones Lead to Tinnitus?
Most of us enjoy listening to music on our headphones or earbuds. While it’s perfectly safe to do when they are used correctly, listening to music at too high a volume can lead to problems like noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus. What Is Noise-Induced Hearing Loss? Any prolonged exposure to noise 85 dB or louder…
What to Know About Aging and Hearing Loss
Aging is one of the most common causes of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when there is damage in your inner ear. Specifically, damage to the tiny hair cells in your cochlea, known as stereocilia. Once these cells are damaged, they cannot be reversed. Symptoms of Sensorineural Hearing Loss While you might…
Steps To Take at Home To Protect Your Hearing
You probably think of your home as a quiet sanctuary from the outside world. However, the truth is that many common at-home activities can potentially harm your ears and cause hearing loss. Hearing Loss From Noise Exposure Is a Common Problem Any prolonged exposure to sounds above 85 decibels (dB) has the potential to damage…
Communication Strategies for People With Hearing Aids
We’ve all heard the phrase “communication is key.” When it comes to hearing aids, employing the right communication strategies can help improve user experience and make it easier to connect with others. Know The Limits of Your Hearing Aids Hearing aids do a wonderful job of improving your ability to perceive speech and other sounds…
Essential Daily Habits for Those Who Wear Hearing Aids
If you’re new to hearing aids, it can be helpful to develop a list of daily habits that you practice to keep your device working well and get the best listening experience possible. Wear Your Hearing Aids Consistently Some hearing aid users choose to only wear their device in certain situations where they feel they…
Five Facts About Hearing Loss for Audiology Awareness Month
In honor of October being Audiology Awareness Month, we wanted to take a closer look at a few facts about hearing loss, as well as highlight steps you can take to protect your hearing health. Anyone Can Have Hearing Loss, but It Becomes More Common as You Age Hearing loss is a common problem that…