Why is getting routine hearing tests essential? That’s because your general health can be substantially affected by hearing loss. Your quality of life will be improved, your health will be improved, and you will get proper treatment faster if you get tested regularly. Who should get a hearing examination? A loss in hearing ability can […]
There are a wide variety of reasons for muffled hearing. In most instances, this condition is short-term. But muffled hearing can also be an indication that a more severe hearing issue is taking place. That’s because, in general, hearing loss is a gradually progressing condition. Symptoms build slowly and over time. One of the first […]
There’s nothing that’s good about cancer. Because of this, patients getting cancer treatment will sometimes feel compelled to dismiss cancer treatment side effects, including hearing loss, as trivial. But for a great number of cancer survivors, there will be a life after cancer and that’s an essential thing to keep in mind. And, of course, […]
When somebody talks about artificial intelligence (AI), it might conjure thoughts of your favorite sci-fi movie. But today, AI is a reality that we all need to get accustomed to. This is particularly true with regard to hearing aids. The days when hearing aids simply boosted the volume and were one-size-fits-all are gone for good. […]
You’re not quite certain why, but you’ve been feeling cranky lately. Well, you did feel left out earlier today when no one took the time to bring you into the meeting discussion at the office and that was aggravating. Your daughter got up and abruptly left the house after becoming frustrated when you kept asking […]
Hearing loss is often a gradual process, making it easy to ignore the subtle changes in your ability to hear sounds. Although children are regularly tested, the majority of adults don’t even consider scheduling a hearing exam like they would their vision. So why would your hearing be any less relevant than your eyesight? It’s […]
Determining hearing loss is more technical than it may seem at first. You can probably hear certain things clearly at lower volumes but not others. You may confuse certain letters like “S” or “B”, but hear other letters just fine at any volume. When you figure out how to read your hearing test it becomes […]
What’s the connection between hearing loss and dementia? Medical science has found a connection between brain health and hearing loss. It was found that even mild untreated hearing impairment raises your risk of developing dementia. These two seemingly unrelated health disorders might have a pathological connection. So how can a hearing exam help reduce the […]
TikTok has some really awesome videos you’ve most likely seen. Babies hearing the voice of their mother for the first time after getting a hearing aid. Sometimes, at first, the baby is resistant. When the doctor attempts to place the hearing aid in their ears, they put up a fight. Before they smile with joy, […]
It’s a common first response – denial. Of course, my loved one’s hearing loss isn’t as advanced as it seems. She’s not old enough to need a hearing aid. Perhaps, it’s become a joke between the two of you. She is always requesting that you repeat what you said. It’s just a game. You laugh […]
