Hearing loss is typically accepted as simply another part of the aging process: as we age, we start to hear things a little less clearly. Maybe we start turning up the volume on the TV or keep asking our grandkids to speak up when they’re talking to us, or perhaps we begin forgetting things? Loss […]
You’re a really busy person, so it’s reasonable that you totally forgot about the hearing exam you have scheduled for tomorrow. It’s a good thing we sent you a reminder text so you should have a few hours to prepare. So… what should you do? Hearing tests aren’t like back in college or high school […]
You’ve got a lively summer planned. Plenty of beach time and lots of swimming for sure. You’ll take in some live entertainment, you’ll get lots of exercise jogging or maybe playing some tennis, then it’s time to hit the grill. Your schedule is going to be rather full. So it’s essential that your hearing aids […]
Keep your eyes on the road. While this may be sound advice, how about your other senses? Your ears, for instance, are doing a lot of work while you’re driving, helping you track other vehicles, alerting you to information on your dashboard, and keeping you connected with the other passengers in your vehicle. So when […]
When should you get a hearing test? Here are four clues that you should get your hearing assessed. I guess my TV is frequently cranked up to the point where my kids recently complained. You know what my response was? I said, “What”? It was funny. Because it was a joke. But, in some ways, […]
The buzzing in your ear keeps getting worse. At first, you could barely hear it. But after spending all day at the construction site (for work), you’ve realized just how noisy (and how relentless) that buzzing has become. These sounds can take many forms, such as ringing, buzzing, or any number of sounds. You don’t […]
The last time you had dinner with family, you were quite frustrated. It wasn’t because of family drama (this time). No, the problem was that you couldn’t hear a thing over the loud noise of the room. So you didn’t get the opportunity to ask about Dave’s new kitten or Sally’s new career. It was […]
You’ve been looking forward to this day for a long time. You received your new hearing aids. You’re so excited to be able to dive into your social life again. Now, you won’t be missing parts of conversations or going through awkward transitions. But there’s an issue: everything sounds a little bit off. The reason […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 38 million people in the United States suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects […]
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]
