Travel Tips
Are you traveling with hearing aids? Here are a few tips to make your trip a success: Pack all the items you need for daily use of your hearing aids. Replacement battery or charger Cleaning equipment Approved carry-on case if flying Dehumidifier Any accessories for connectivity to other devices Devices that you will want to…
Hearing Aid Facts
Even though hearing loss affects millions of Americans, there are many myths about hearing aids. Here are some basic facts: Hearing aids cannot restore hearing. They can improve hearing ability, but will not fully restore hearing loss. Invisible hearing aids are not necessarily the best hearing aids. There are various styles and designs to suit your level…
Hearing Aid FAQs
What’s the next step after being diagnosed with hearing loss? If you have been diagnosed with hearing loss, you should see an audiologist to have your hearing ability evaluated. An audiologist will visually inspect the ears and test your hearing through various tests. What is a hearing evaluation? An audiologist will visually inspect the ears…
Choosing a Hearing Aid
If a hearing aid has been prescribed to treat your hearing loss, there are many options to choose from. An audiologist can help you select a hearing aid based on your hearing needs and expectations, but there are a few things to keep in mind when purchasing a hearing aid. Most states have a trial…
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…
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 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…
Exercising Your Way To Healthier Hearing
Did you know that exercise can help prevent new hearing loss? Keeping this in mind means that the new year might be the best time to follow through with your physical fitness resolutions! Here are some things to keep in mind with exercise and hearing loss: Exercise Might Delay Age-Related Hearing Loss An estimated one…
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What is an Audiologist?
An audiologist is a health-care professional specializing in identifying, diagnosing, treating and monitoring disorders of the auditory and vestibular system portions of the ear. Audiologists are trained to diagnose, manage and/or treat hearing, tinnitus, or balance problems. They dispense, manage, and rehabilitate hearing aids and assess candidacy for and map cochlear implants. They counsel families…