Audiology Blog
Common Misconceptions About Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are a valuable tool for people with hearing loss. However, there are still many misconceptions and myths surrounding hearing aids that prevent people from seeking the help they need. Here are some common misconceptions about hearing aids and the truth...
Tips for Preventing Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a common condition that can be caused by a variety of factors, including aging, exposure to loud noises, genetics, infections, and certain medications. While some causes of hearing loss cannot be prevented, there are steps that you can take to protect...
Who Has Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition in the United States and is more prevalent than diabetes or cancer; as the Centers for Disease Control CDC noted. Hearing loss is an invisible disability but can affect individuals across all...
Should You Diagnose and Treat Hearing Loss Yourself?
You know you’re having trouble hearing. It’s evident to you and everyone you know you are having trouble hearing. But you aren’t sure why you’re having a problem. You aren’t even sure when it started, and you don’t know what step to take next. If you’re like most...
New Study Links Hearing Loss with Dementia in Older Adults
A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that older adults with greater severity of hearing loss were more likely to have dementia, but the likelihood of dementia was lower among hearing aid users compared to...
7 Reasons to Start Your Journey to Better Hearing
This is the time of year when we tend to make lists. Holiday to-do lists are quickly followed by lists of resolutions with plans for change in the new year. Resolution lists often include things to improve our health and well-being. After reading this article, If you...