Did you know that hearing loss is the third most common medical condition in the United States? As an invisible condition, hearing loss is not often discussed. Its association with old age has also made …
Sensitivity to Sound As We Age
Have you noticed any changes to your hearing recently? As we age, our sensitivity to sound changes as well, and younger and older adults experience sound very differently. This increased sensitivity to sound could help …
Signs You May Need a Hearing Test
Have you been noticing changes in your hearing? Are you having trouble following conversations, or failing to hear the ringing of the phone? Hearing clearly is more important than you think, and is critical for …
Difficulties with Communication Could Signal a Hearing Loss
Have you been struggling to communicate? Do you have difficulty following conversations in a restaurant, or during noisy family dinners? Struggling to hear in conversations, or in places with a lot of background noise could …
Helping Veterans Hear
In honor of Veterans’ Day, which just passed a few days ago, we pause to remember those who have served to protect our rights and freedom. Veterans sacrifice a great deal to serve our country, …
How Hearing Aids Support Childhood Development
How Hearing Aids Support Childhood Development Prevalence of Childhood Hearing Loss In the United States, two to three out of every 1,000 children experience hearing loss in one or both ears. While hearing loss is …
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Fight to Be Heard
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Fight to be Heard Recently, The New York Times reported on various civil cases in which the deaf and hard of hearing were denied basic services as outlined by the American …
Recreational Hearing Hazards
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Exposure to loud noise is a common cause of hearing loss in the United States. Our ears never shut off – even when we’re asleep, we are awoken by our alarm clocks. …
All About Presbycusis (Age-Related Hearing Loss)
All About Presbycusis (Age-Related Hearing Loss) Presbycusis: General Facts Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) is the gradual loss of hearing that occurs in most of us as we age. It is a very common disorder, with …