When it comes to history, there are three distinct types of individuals: those who find history to be incredibly fascinating, individuals who think history is terribly boring, and those who think history is full of aliens. The history of hearing aids isn’t full of aliens (sorry not sorry). But it’s probably a lot stranger than […]
Even if you have an active, healthy lifestyle, you could develop hearing loss and specific cognitive concerns as you age. And scientists have discovered a strong connection between the two that shouldn’t be ignored and it will help if you don’t switch that hearing aid off. Depression is twice as likely in people who have […]
Have you ever experienced an itch that you just couldn’t reach? Alright, there are two ways to think about it: First, you consider something you always wanted to do with your life but you never got around to (skydiving, for example). Or, if you’re a little less of a romantic, you think about that spot […]
Musicians are cool! They bring so much pleasure to our lives with their performances. The drawback is that music is pretty much always loud, in fact, many individuals like it better that way. Since musicians subject themselves to loud music frequently, their hearing is at greater risk of being harmed. As you grow older, you’ll […]
Self-diagnosing hearing loss is pretty much impossible. For instance, you can’t really put your ear next to a speaker and subjectively measure what you hear. Which means that if you want to know what’s going on with your hearing, you need to get it tested. Now, before you start sweating or anxiously fidgeting, it’s significant […]
February 6, 2023 | Audiology & Hearing Center | Uncategorized
The majority of people don’t want to discuss the effect hearing loss has on relationships, even though it’s an issue many people deal with. Both partners can feel aggravated by the misunderstandings that are created by hearing loss. This is the perfect time for you to show your love and appreciation for your loved one […]
Have you ever seen a t-shirt advertised as “one size fits all” but when you went to try it on, you were discouraged to find that it didn’t fit at all? That’s really annoying. There aren’t actually very many “one size fits all” with anything in the real world. That’s true with t-shirts and it’s […]
If you are walking around with an old-school ear trumpet in hand than clearly, it’s time for an upgrade. Making that call when you wear conventional hearing aids is trickier, though, so how does one know? You bought your hearing aids ten years ago, and they still get the job done, right? While it may […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 20 percent of people suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects on a person’s […]
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]
