Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Wear Your Hearing Aids While You Sleep
Hearing aids are a fantastic tool for people with hearing loss. However, it’s important to remember to take them out before you sleep! Millions of People Have Hearing Loss Hearing loss is a common chronic condition that affects millions of Americans every year. Hearing aids can be a huge help to those with hearing loss….
Tips for Using Hearing Aids with an Active Lifestyle
According to a study published in the International Journal of Audiology, “Age-related hearing loss is an increasingly important public health problem affecting approximately 40% of 55–74 year olds. The primary clinical management intervention for people with hearing loss is hearing aids, however, the majority (80%) of adults aged 55–74 years who would benefit from a…
What to Expect During a Hearing Aid Fitting
According to a 2022 study, “Data from the MarkeTrak 2022 survey indicate most hearing aid owners report regular quality-of-life benefits from hearing aids, even more than in previous surveys.” If you’re considering getting hearing aids, you may be wondering what the process entails. Below we review what to expect during a hearing aid fitting. Review…
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Offer a Simple Solution to a Complex Problem
Over-the-counter hearing aids, which do not require a prescription, might seem like a straightforward way to get treatment for your hearing loss. However, it’s difficult to navigate through the world of hearing assistance technology without the help of a professional. One study found that 73% percent of participants picked the wrong aid based on their…
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects approximately 60,000…
What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is an unexplained and rapid hearing loss that…
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above 85 decibels (dB) can cause noise induced hearing loss. The louder the sound, the less amount of time it takes…
Hearing Aids & Artificial Intelligence
For many of us, the term “artificial intelligence” conjures up images of R2D2, Robocop or other full-scale human robots from sci-fi movies. These advancements would most certainly fall into the category of artificial intelligence. In real life, however, artificial intelligence is a bit more subtle. You might be surprised to learn just how much artificial…
Communication At Work | May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
In the month of May, the American Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) fosters awareness about the loss of hearing and other communication disorders with Better Hearing and Speech Month. This year’s theme, “Communication at Work,” focuses on the essential connection between hearing health and work. Hearing loss impedes our ability to recognize speech, and if…
Acupuncture for Hearing Loss & Tinnitus: Does it Really Work?
About 48 million Americans have some form of hearing loss, and even more have tinnitus, the ringing, or hissing that is heard only by the person with the condition. The most common hearing loss treatment is wearing hearing aids, which help you hear all the sounds around you. But that hasn’t stopped some people trying…