The five senses tether us to the world, keeping us in touch and connected to our surroundings. When hearing loss sets in it’s common for those affected to be at a higher risk of falls and accidents leading to hospitalizations. This is attributed to the lack of awareness that hearing loss causes. Normal hearing not…
Hearing aids are an incredibly important investment in your health. If you are new to hearing aids, the answers to commonly asked questions can be a helpful way to orient yourself to using and maximizing your new device! Will my hearing return to normal? Hearing loss can be effectively managed but hearing loss is…
Brain atrophy occurs as we age, resulting in less robust connectivity between different brain regions, and this causes memory loss and other cognitive impairments. However, a small subset of elderly people known as “super-agers” are just as good at learning and remembering new material as a 25-year-old. Scientists have figured out what kind of brain…
Hearing aids are an amazing tool for addressing hearing loss. Reliable, quality hearing aids are a true investment in your health, assisting you with communication and navigating the world around you. Properly caring for your hearing aids will help you get the most from them and may prolong their life. As with any electronic device,…
Often when people first notice a change in the way they hear it doesn’t occur to them that they could be experiencing hearing loss. In fact, most people tend to think of hearing loss as an all-or-nothing sort of condition when, in actuality, hearing loss exists on a wide spectrum. Let’s take a look at…
What we see today in miniature electronics is a relatively recent development. Only a few decades ago, it was unheard of to consider that computing power could be held in the palm of your hand. Today, almost everyone has a smartphone in their pocket with power that far exceeds that of the best computers from…
If you have taken the plunge to get new hearing aids, congratulations! As you embark on the path toward better hearing, you will no doubt want to make the most of your investment. Any technological device requires maintenance and care to prolong its life, and hearing aids are no exception. The good news is that…
According to a 2018 survey, people with hearing aids watch an average of 370 minutes of TV or video a day, 57 minutes longer than the general population. Despite viewing more TV shows and videos, when watching TV, people with hearing aids often face challenges that reflect the problems they encounter in their everyday lives.…
Among the many types of hearing loss, the natural process of aging is the most common cause. As we get older, our ears have been exposed to more and more sound. Though the tiny hair-like cells of the stereocilia in the inner ear are remarkably sensitive to differences in vibration, they tend to suffer some…
If someone you know experiences hearing loss, they will likely experience many emotional changes in all aspects of their lives. Conversations can be hard to follow, it can feel overwhelming to be in crowded spaces, and otherwise “simple” or regular activities such as having a one-on-one conversation with a loved one can become challenging. Loss…