Advocating for Hearing Aid Accessibility

Advocating for Hearing Aid Accessibility

Ensuring everyone has the opportunity to be heard is paramount, especially when it comes to championing inclusivity. For individuals with hearing aids, this can be challenging. In this blog, we will explore the importance of hearing health education and how you can champion hearing aid accessibility.  The Struggle The struggles faced by those with hearing loss often go unheard. The …

Navigating Hearing Aid Upgrades with Confidence

Navigating Hearing Aid Upgrades with Confidence

In the world of better hearing, the role of hearing aids is pivotal, offering a harmonious connection to the world of sound. As technology continues to advance, the question of when and why to consider hearing aid upgrades becomes a key note in the melody of auditory well-being. In this blog, we’ll explore the considerations and insights that guide the …

Hearing Aid Technology for Bi-Lingual Patients

Hearing Aid Technology for Bi-Lingual Patients

For individuals who are fluent in more than one language, the ability to communicate seamlessly is a important. When it comes to hearing aid technology, ensuring effective communication in multiple languages is a key consideration. In this blog post, we’ll explore how modern hearing aid technology is addressing the needs of bi-lingual patients, creating a bridge that connects worlds with …

Navigating the Soundscape: Addressing Common Hearing Aid Issues and Embracing Innovations in Hearing Health

Navigating the Soundscape: Addressing Common Hearing Aid Issues and Embracing Innovations in Hearing Health

Hearing aids have become indispensable companions for individuals grappling with hearing loss, providing a lifeline to the rich tapestry of sounds that define our world. However, like any technology, these devices are not immune to challenges. As a hearing professional dedicated to the well-being of my patients, it’s crucial to address the common problems that arise with hearing aids and …

The Sound of Silence: Understanding How Daily Noise Exposure Can Lead to Hearing Loss

The Sound of Silence: Understanding How Daily Noise Exposure Can Lead to Hearing Loss

As an audiologist and hearing professional, my mission is to raise awareness about the critical issue of hearing loss caused by daily noise exposure. Hearing loss is a growing concern, affecting millions of people worldwide. While it is often associated with age, it can also result from prolonged exposure to excessive noise levels in our daily lives. In this article, …

Early Signs of Hearing Loss

Early Signs of Hearing Loss

Did you know that hearing loss is the third most common medical condition that people live with today? Nearly 1 in 5 people have some degree of hearing loss which affects over 48 million people. Though it is extremely common, hearing loss still remains widely undertreated. It is estimated that only a third of people who could benefit from treatment, …

What Are The Signs of Hearing Loss?

What Are The Signs of Hearing Loss?

As we age, we commonly experience changes in our hearing. The change does not happen suddenly, but is more gradual, like the gradual process of graying hair. Nevertheless, it is crucial to pay attention to these initial indications. Research shows that men are almost twice as likely as women to have hearing loss among adults aged 20–69.  Read on for …

Communicating with Your Loved Ones Who Has Hearing Loss

Communicating with Your Loved Ones Who Has Hearing Loss

If you have hearing loss, then you know how hard it is to communicate with people- especially in a crowd. You may be able to hear in a quiet setting but become completely confused the moment you enter a busy restaurant or party. Over time communication issues can lead to opting out of these busier and crowded interactions which often …

How Treating Hearing Loss Supports Your Brain

How Treating Hearing Loss Supports Your Brain

Like A Song for Children We all heard the song as children over and over even if many of us might struggle to recall the exact name or the specific sequence. Sing along here: The foot bone’s connected to the ankle bone. The ankle bone’s connected to the leg bone.  That’s as much as you need to recall the melody, …

How Treating Hearing Loss Improves Your Relationships

How Treating Hearing Loss Improves Your Relationships

It is true that over half of everyone in the US aged 75 and above suffers from some degree of disabling hearing loss. This is an astonishing percentage, but not as astonishing as the percentage of those people who need help that actually seek and stick with an appropriate treatment plan. That is barely one out of every five.  To …