As our loved ones get older, certain changes in their health can be anticipated. One of the most prevalent problems they may encounter is hearing loss. About one out of every three people aged 65 to 74 copes with some degree of hearing loss as reported by the National Institute of Health. This figure goes
Most people think that as they get older hearing loss will be unavoidable. The gradual decline in hearing is not just a result of time passing but a consequence of accumulated damage. Each exposure to loud sounds, whether at a concert, mowing the lawn, or through loud earbuds, accumulates over time, leading to permanent hearing
It’s very common for people to experience tinnitus. Tinnitus can become so overwhelming that it becomes a burden to live with for about 20 million individuals around the world. And there are also more common presentations of tinnitus which are a lot more mild and intermittent and are also easier to deal with. Tinnitus happens
When we were younger, we often ignored the long-term health consequences of what we ate, we were more interested in taste and instant gratification. But as we become adults we start to become aware of how what we eat can impact our health and overall well-being. Recent research has uncovered a surprising connection between poor
You scheduled a hearing exam but you’re so busy it’s reasonable that you would have forgotten about it. It’s a good thing you received a text from the clinic reminding you in time for you to prepare. But what type of preparation should you do? The success of your appointment will be improved with just
Amidst hectic schedules and the distractions of events, it’s all too simple to put off essential appointments, like those with a hearing specialist or for a hearing aid fitting. You might not even get around to shopping for hearing aids at all. However, delaying treatment for hearing loss is a lot more than just a
If you are walking around with an old-school ear trumpet in hand than clearly, it’s time for an upgrade. Making that call when you wear conventional hearing aids is trickier, though, so how does one know? You bought your hearing aids ten years ago, and they still get the job done, right? While it may
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 38 million people in the United States suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is
There is one component that is crucial to keeping hearing aids cost effective and that’s the batteries. It is one of the largest financial challenges consumers have to deal with when buying hearing aids because the costs of replacing them can add up fast. Usually the batteries die at the worst time which is even