Hearing loss is commonly associated with aging and noise, but these two aren’t the only causes. The condition can also result from complications of pre-existing health conditions. The relationships between hearing loss and other chronic conditions have traditionally been ignored, but that is changing. One example of this is the current medical research from Korea and Taiwan, which both show a strong … Read More
Hearing Aids Keep You Happy, Healthy, and Wealthy
Health, wealth and happiness! We are always in pursuit and balance of these notions and rightly so. Let’s keep in mind that our health really lays the foundation for everything we need to pursue what is important in our lives. As we age and accumulate experience, friends, extended family members, and the financial security we work so hard to achieve, … Read More
Comorbidities of Hearing Loss
When our hearing abilities decline, our relationship with the world changes, which impacts every part of our lives. Comorbidities are medical conditions related to each other or occur simultaneously. When we speak about hearing loss, we think of it as a solitary ailment and not as a possible symptom of other health issues we might have. This view must change, … Read More
How to Prevent Swimmers Ear
The term “swimmer’s ear” encompasses types of ear infections caused by bacteria and is also known as otitis externa. Water that gets trapped in the ear becomes the best place for bacteria to proliferate and is the reason it is commonly called “swimmer’s ear”. However, if we are not careful, we can also get it by mistakenly scratching the lining … Read More
Hearing Aids Can Improve Your Sense of Balance
We can draw upon our own personal experiences as well as medical research to confirm the correlation between hearing health and the crucial role it plays in our sense of balance. If you are suffering from hearing loss then chances are pretty good that your balance is also affected. This in turn brings up the possibility of hearing aids being … Read More
Hearing Aids vs. Hearing Amplifiers
The commonality between hearing aids and hearing amplifiers is that their purpose is to give us a richer, fuller hearing experience. The difference is that hearing amplifiers do not address the problems that the hearing impaired suffer from. The American Academy of Audiologists has expressed and addressed grave concerns with the unprescribed use of hearing amplifiers which people have access … Read More
Understanding the Degrees of Hearing Loss
It is estimated that about 48 million Americans currently live with hearing loss. This includes 1 out of 5 teenagers and young adults, 1 out of 3 people aged 65-74 and half of adults 75 and older. While these 48 million people all live with hearing loss, the degree and presentation vary greatly from person to person. When you go … Read More
How to Properly Care for Your Hearing Aids
For most of us, hearing aids are quite an investment into our relationships, happiness, and overall quality of life. Because of this, as well as their small and intricate nature, it is important to understand how to properly care for and clean your hearing aids. Following these procedures can help you to increase the longevity and efficacy of your hearing … Read More
Better Speech and Hearing Month: The Importance of Healthy Hearing Throughout Life
Even though our Atlanta weather is still a little unpredictable, there is something we can always count on in May. Each May, the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) hosts Better Speech and Hearing Month. The purpose of BSHM is to raise awareness about hearing and communication disorders, nationwide. BSHM also aims to help people recognize the powerful impact … Read More
Preventing Listening Fatigue with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss and Listening fatigue The daily grind of work and social life can take a toll on your well-being, but if you feel more tired than you think you should at the end of your day, you might consider scheduling a hearing evaluation, especially if you’re in good health otherwise. It’s possible that you could be experiencing hearing fatigue, … Read More