October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that leaves you feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to learn about life changes that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at , can help identify hearing problems and recommend a treatment…
Managing Tinnitus During a Pandemic
One of the biggest triggers for tinnitus is stress. This year, between the pandemic, the economy and political uncertainty, it’s safe to say we’re all experiencing an unusual amount of stress. If you’re experiencing worsening or a resurgence of tinnitus symptoms, know that you’re not alone and that there are actions you can take to…
Communicating Through Face Masks Is Difficult with Hearing Loss
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19. But just because they are essential doesn’t mean they are convenient – especially for people with hearing loss. Many people with difficulty hearing have struggled to communicate in public because masks muffle voices, inhibit lip reading and get…
Choosing a Hearing Aid
Today there are more hearing aid models and features available than ever before. If you’ve started researching which hearing aid might be best for you, you may feel overwhelmed by all the options. Fortunately, an expert audiologist is there every step of the hearing aid selection process and can help you find a device that…
Manage Your Tinnitus During Stressful Times
Stress is a well-known trigger for tinnitus. And many would argue there hasn’t been a time in recent history more stressful than the present. This is why people suffering from tinnitus should take extra care to manage their stress levels. When your tinnitus is severe, your nervous system becomes stuck in a state of constant…
Remote Work Challenges for People with Hearing Loss
Nearly 60 percent of those with hearing loss are still working or in educational settings. With the recent move from in-office to remote work, those with hearing loss are facing a new set of challenges. Below is an explanation of problems faced by hard of hearing individuals in remote work situations as well as some…
The Surprising Side Effects of Hearing Loss
You may be surprised to learn that hearing loss affects more than just your ears. When you let your hearing loss go untreated, you’re putting your mental, emotional, social and even physical health at risk. Below are some of the side effects of hearing loss you may not know about. Strained Relationships Any couples’ counselor…
What to Do When Your Hearing Aid Breaks
While hearing aids are built to be long-lasting, the rugged environment of your ear combined with very intricate technology of your devices may result in damage over time. Fortunately, in most cases, regular maintenance and repairs will help your hearing aids last until the time comes to upgrade. Cost of Hearing Aid Repairs While the…
Can Meditation Help Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is that pesky ringing, buzzing, whistling or hissing in your ears with no external sound source. Tinnitus affects more than 45 million Americans, and nearly 20 million from this group experience the bothersome noise on a regular basis. While there is no cure for tinnitus, there are certain tools to help you manage it. One…
Genetics of Hearing Loss
Genetics play a major role in hearing loss for people of all ages. The genetics of hearing loss can be a complicated matter, made even more complex by the fact that inherited and acquired hearing loss can co-occur. Inherited hearing loss is the result of genetic mutations, while acquired hearing loss is caused by environmental…