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 […]
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), 2 to 3 out of every 1,000 children in the United States are born with a detectable level of hearing loss. Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) ages 18 and older report some form of hearing difficulties. The NIDCD also indicates that […]
Can you have normal hearing again? Do you ever wonder if you can have normal hearing again? Many people have the misconception that getting hearing aids is comparable to getting glasses, meaning that they correct your hearing and give you normal hearing again. Hearing aids are prescribed according to the hearing test results and individual […]
The stigma associated with hearing loss can be a big obstacle for individuals who need help to hear better. Some individuals are afraid to take the next step because of how they think their friends, family, or acquaintances may view them. Negative stereotypes and prejudices have followed hearing loss for years, and it surprises me […]