Over the counter (OTC) hearing aids will be available in October. These particular hearing aids can be purchased directly, without seeing a hearing professional. They are self-fit and self-diagnose devices. OTC hearing aids have been available online and in magazines for years. OTC hearing aids are for mild hearing loss, and will essentially make sounds…
Many older adults show signs of dementia: not responding, not remembering, and inappropriate responding. But some of these signs are signs of hearing loss as well. Worldwide, there are 55 million people living with dementia. That number is projected to grow to 78 million in 2030, and by 2050; 139 million. There are 430 million…
Editor’s note: On Oct. 28, President Joe Biden announced that the Build Back Better Act, which will need to pass Congress to take effect, will include an expansion of Medicare to cover hearing benefits. I am a unicorn of hearing loss. I lost over 50% of my hearing three years ago thanks to a very…
Debra Swift, B.C., H.I.S. Owner & President Dr. Megan Myers-Auria, CCC-A Audiologist 4 Offices Serving the Pittsburgh Region Allison Park | North Hills | South Hills | Washington Aging is inevitable, growing up is optional, and staying cognitively sharp is mandatory to maintain one’s independence. At a certain age, people begin to become…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimates that around 50 million Americans suffer from tinnitus. Tinnitus is defined as the perception of a sound that has no external source. Some of the more common sounds reported are: ringing, humming, buzzing, and cricket-like, according to Dr. Richard Tyler, PhD, from the Better Hearing Institute (BHI). Tinnitus…
Cardiovascular disease is a very serious public health issue. According to the American Heart Association, about 92.1 million American adults are living with some form of cardiovascular disease. A person’s hearing and cardiovascular health frequently correspond. Recent studies have shown that there is a solid connection between decreased blood flow from cardiovascular disease and low-frequency…
Do you often enjoy going to sporting events, concerts, plays or musicals? If you’re from Pittsburgh, chances are that you’ve been to a sporting event! Go Pens!! Did you know the damaging effects our environment can have to our hearing? While you’re in the middle of rooting on your favorite team it is unlikely that…
Tinnitus or ringing in your ears can be a sign that your body is telling you something. Tinnitus is a symptom, so what is the cause? Here is a list of some unexpected causes for tinnitus. Impacted wax in your ears. When wax is fully impacted in the ears, sound is cut off, causing a ringing…
When it comes to choosing the right audiology practice to treat hearing loss your choices can be overwhelming. We took some time to ask our patients why they choose Swift Audiology to address their hearing concerns; here are the top 5 responses. 1. I was listened to. This seems like a no-brainer, right? But we…
1. Increased Mental Fatigue The effort it takes to understand speech forces the brain to devote too much of its energy to processing sound. Multiple studies have shown that untreated hearing loss can cause up to a 40% greater decline in thinking abilities. 2. Social Withdrawal After a while, people with untreated hearing loss…