Hearing loss is a common condition that can be alleviated simply by using hearing aids and assistive listening devices. Unfortunately, hearing loss often goes undiagnosed and untreated. This can result in greater depression rates and feelings of separation in those who have hearing loss. It can also lead to a breakdown in personal and professional […]
We used to call them books-on-tape, way back when. Back then, of course, we didn’t even have CDs never mind streaming services. Today, they have a much better name; audiobooks. An audiobook allows you to read a book by, well, listening to it. It’s sort of like having someone read a book out loud to […]
Do you recall the old tale about Johnny Appleseed? In elementary school, you may have been taught that he traveled across the United States, bringing the gift of nourishing apples to every community he paid a visit to (you should eat apples because they’re a healthy choice and that’s the moral of the story). That’s […]
Have you ever been in the middle of the roadway and your car breaks down? That really stinks! You have to pull your car off the road. Then you probably pop your hood and take a look at the engine. Who knows why? What’s funny is that you do this even though you have no […]
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 […]
