Physically, you will usually get a number of years out of your hearing aids, but as your level of hearing loss changes, your hearing aids might need an upgrade. Getting routine hearing assessments is key to making certain your hearing aids are programmed and fit correctly. Assuming appropriate programming and fitting, here’s a guideline for […]
Your workplace recently adopted the trend of open-office floor plans, encouraging cooperation and teamwork. However, you find yourself having difficulties in this new configuration. It’s because the increased noise is making it challenging to follow along with conversation and not because you miss the privacy of cubical walls. The inability to follow conversations in noisy […]
It’s natural to want to learn about the side effects of a medication when you start using it. Can it cause digestive problems? Will it cause dry mouth? Cause sleeplessness? You might not even know about some of the more impactful side effects, such as hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the medical name professionals have given […]
Muffled hearing can present for a large number of reasons. For most individuals, it’s a short-term experience. In other cases, muffled hearing can be a precursor of more substantial hearing-related issues. In part, that’s because, outside of sudden hearing loss, hearing loss is usually not a condition that progresses suddenly. Symptoms progress gradually and over […]
Contemporary cell phones have become a lot clearer and more reliable nowadays. But that doesn’t mean everyone can hear you all the time. In fact, there’s one population for whom using a phone isn’t always a positive experience: those who have hearing loss. There must be an easy solution for that, right? Can’t you make […]
It probably feels like a simple thing to take care of your hearing aids. After all, you were probably given a set of care instructions when you first bought your devices. In regard to routine hearing aid maintenance, most hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step instruction tutorial. But it’s quite likely that you might […]
Does hearing loss worsen as you get older? Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent conditions affecting all adults as they get older, but it’s a slow process. Actually, over 50% of people 75 and older have a hard time hearing. Presbycusis Presbycusis is defined as age-related hearing loss or the slow process of […]
Sleepless nights aren’t any fun. Especially when it occurs regularly. You lie awake tossing and turning, looking at the time over and over, and worrying about how tired you will be tomorrow. Medical professionals call this type of persistent sleeplessness “insomnia”. Over time, the effects of persistent insomnia will add up, negatively impacting your general […]
Genetic predisposition, aging, and extended exposure to loud sound are all common factors that can contribute to hearing loss. But the link between hearing loss and diabetes isn’t as widely known. Let’s dig a little deeper into that. How is your risk of experiencing hearing loss increased by diabetes? The prevalence of diabetes increases as […]
Lots of people really enjoy winter! Well, if you need to go somewhere, it can definitely be a challenge. Or if you’re not properly prepared. But there are plenty of fun things to do in those chillier winter months. Don’t believe us? Sledding and skiing aren’t the only enjoyable things you can do in the […]