Mapping Hearing Loss Solutions
Google.org, the charitable arm of the world’s largest search engine, is supporting World Wide Hearing (WWH) to find a solution to what the World Health Organization (WHO) has described as one of the largest disabilities on the planet. Hearing loss. It affects one-third of people over the age of 65 and more than 1 billion young people are at risk for impaired…
Do I Have Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in America, but as hearing health professionals, we’ve long been witnesses to the stigma surrounding the condition. This has discouraged many hearing-impaired individuals from seeking treatment. On average, an individual with hearing loss will wait up to seven years before getting help. Treating hearing loss early…
Hearing Aids & Glasses Have Less in Common Than You Think
As professionals in the hearing health industry, we’re regularly faced with the misconception that hearing aids are a lot like glasses. After all, both work to correct a deterioration of one of our senses, right? That may be true, but there are far more differences than there are similarities. Most eye problems are mechanical in…
Cognitive Decline, Listening Effort and Hearing Aids
The prevalence of dementia is expected to soar as the average life expectancy increases, but recent estimates suggest that the age-specific incidence of dementia is declining in high-income countries. In the February 11 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, Claudia Satizabal and colleagues report “robust evidence” of dementia’s decline. Using observational data collected…
Fall Newsletter
Welcome Fall! Who doesn’t love the cooler temperatures, after the super hot summer we’ve had? With the changing temps, comes all the fun outdoor activities and of course the holidays around the corner October is National Protective Hearing Month! For more information on hearing and audiological issues that can arise with the change in seasons,…
The Pros & Cons of Different Hearing Aid Retailers
By introducing big box stores and online retailers to the hearing aid industry, the market has experienced exponential growth in the past few years. While these changes have made the process of purchasing hearing aid supplies more convenient, many are finding they are not getting the same quality of hearing devices. In order to make…
How Technology is Changing the Way We Hear
The invention of the transistor was a key factor in propelling hearing aids into the hands of consumers. The transistor allowed hearing aids to become smaller, leading to the advent of the behind-the-ear hearing aid. Another major shift occurred in the 1990s with the development of digital hearing aids. Digital circuitry revolutionized hearing aids, making…
Effective Tinnitus Treatment Options
Tinnitus refers to a perception of sounds when no sound is present. This definition is intentionally broad, as individuals experience tinnitus in a variety of ways. It is most commonly referred to as a ringing in the ears, but that is only true for a portion of those experiencing tinnitus. Each individual may hear a…
Understanding How Your Surroundings Affect Your Hearing
Human beings are among the most adaptable species in the world, and this is a critical skill to have in our fast-changing society. This adaptability can, on occasion, be a detriment to our physical well-being. While we are quick to recognize sudden changes in our health, we often fail to recognize a slow deterioration. As…