Happy Holidays
It’s that time of year again… The lights are up, the sweets are baked, and our hearing aid batteries are on sale! Our team is gearing up for the holidays and would like to welcome you all in for a checkup to make sure you’re hearing your best for the parties and family gatherings to … Continue reading Happy Holidays
Preventing Falls
Preventing falls is a major concern for injury prevention. We know that regardless of age, even a mild untreated hearing loss can increase a person’s risk for falls. As we age, however, not only does the risk of falling increase, but the potential consequences can become more complex and long-term. November is Falls Prevention month, … Continue reading Preventing Falls
When Should You Have a Hearing Test?
Most people have their eyes tested every two years, their teeth checked every 6-12 months, and a checkup with their family doctor at least once a year. Unfortunately, many people are not in the habit of having their ears checked by an audiologist as often as they should. For some, this is because they are … Continue reading When Should You Have a Hearing Test?
Assistive Listening Devices
With hearing loss, trouble hearing the sounds in your environment can be a safety concern. Hearing aids certainly improve this awareness during waking hours, while your hearing aids are on your ears, but some situations still present challenges and safety concerns. Assistive listening devices can help bridge this gap and improve independence. One of the … Continue reading Assistive Listening Devices
Hearing Aid Life Expectancy and Maintenance
Hearing aid expectations in terms of hearing ability are often discussed but the expectations for hearing aid care and maintenance are sometimes overlooked. Hearing aids have an average life expectancy of 5 years. Even if they were sitting unused for 5 + years that does not mean they are like “new”. If you were to … Continue reading Hearing Aid Life Expectancy and Maintenance
The Trouble with Background Noise
The most common issue for people with hearing loss is trouble hearing in background noise. Whether it’s struggling to hear in a noisy restaurant, or problems following a conversation with a group of people, background noise creates some challenges. First, the changes in your hearing system that cause a hearing loss can also lead to … Continue reading The Trouble with Background Noise
Summertime Hearing Health
With the warmest months just around the corner, it’s time to think about how to keep your ears safe and healthy during the summertime. Here are a few things to consider as we get outdoors and enjoy the long days and fresh air: Swim Plugs: If you or your child are prone to swimmer’s ear, … Continue reading Summertime Hearing Health
Commonly Asked Questions: Hearing Loss and Hearing Aid Use
Since May is Better Hearing month, we thought we would address some of our most frequently asked questions about hearing loss and hearing aid use. 1. What is my percentage of hearing loss? Most audiologists do not describe hearing loss in terms of a percentage. Hearing loss is typically different at every pitch making it … Continue reading Commonly Asked Questions: Hearing Loss and Hearing Aid Use
The History of Hearing Aids
Not long ago, hearing aids might have been thought of as the stuff of science fiction. In the early 1800s, people with hearing loss would carry around large horn shaped funnels (also known as ear horns) to press against their ears during conversations. This approach began centuries earlier when people would actually hollow out animal … Continue reading The History of Hearing Aids
Healthy Heart, Healthy Ears
Your basic hearing system is made up of three main parts – your outer ear, your middle ear, and your inner ear. Of these three parts, your inner ear, or your cochlea, is the most complicated, since this is where physical movement from sound gets translated into signals that can travel along your hearing nerve … Continue reading Healthy Heart, Healthy Ears
