Hearing aids can make a world of difference for people who have hearing loss. Whether you have mild or severe auditory issues, hearing aids can make life so much easier to navigate. These electronic devices work by amplifying the sounds around you to make them more clear and distinct. This can improve your conversations, enhance […]
Do you or a loved one struggle to process or understand the sounds you hear? Sometimes, it can be hard to distinguish one noise from another when there is a lot of commotion around you, but when it feels like this all the time, you may be suffering from an auditory processing disorder. Also known […]
Amplifying Audiology Awareness: Celebrating Audiology Awareness Month October is Audiology Awareness Month, a month dedicated to sharing information about conditions that affect your ability to hear and the experts who work on treating those conditions. The American Academy of Audiology established Audiology Awareness Month in 2008. The purpose of this month of recognition is to […]
Celebrating Balance Awareness Week September 17th through the 23rd is Balance Awareness Week. The Vestibular Disorders Association, or VeDa, established Balance Awareness Week in 1997 to recognize vestibular disorders and conditions that affect balance. Since then, this week has been dedicated to educating and informing the public on the importance of a healthy vestibular system. […]
The Impact of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss on Different Age Groups Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a condition in which your inner ear experiences irreversible damage as a result of exposure to high levels of noise. NIHL is a global health issue affecting people of all ages and backgrounds, including infants and elderly folks. Understanding how […]
Hearing Health Management and Occupational Noise Exposure Occupational noise exposure is a major health concern in many industrial settings. It can lead to permanent hearing loss among workers, which can have devastating effects on their health and overall quality of life. Fortunately, there are effective ways to avoid and protect against this condition. For both […]
When it comes to hearing devices, there are various options for patients to choose from. Two popular devices are hearing amplifiers and hearing aids. Hearing amplifiers increase the volume of surrounding sounds at all frequencies. Hearing aids, on the other hand, optimize specific sounds that you have trouble hearing. This guide will teach you more […]
Are All Hearing Devices The Same? Understanding the Difference Do you suffer from hearing impairment or hearing loss? The most common way to address hearing loss is with the use of hearing devices such as hearing aids or implants. Hearing devices amplify sounds and make it easier for you to hear. Most hearing devices are […]
Audiology 101: What Is Binaural Hearing? People naturally have what is called binaural hearing, or the ability to hear in both ears. At some point in life, you may lose hearing in one or both of your ears. When you lose hearing in one ear, you may think it’s okay to treat only that ear, […]
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids and the Importance of Hearing Tests In the past, hearing aids were only available with a prescription from an audiologist. Certain types of hearing aids have now become available over the counter. Do these hearing aids work as well as prescription aids from a hearing center? Find out more about OTC hearing […]