A Fascinating Look at Hearing Across Species As humans, we typically think we’re at the top of the charts when compared to other members of the animal kingdom, but when it comes to our ability to hear, there are plenty of animals that have us beat. Just take a look at the hearing of some members of the animal kingdom! … Read More
Dispelling 4 Common Misconceptions People Have About Hearing Aids
Clearing Up Myths About Modern Hearing Aids The topic of hearing loss can be a difficult one to broach, especially with those close to you. Many people don’t want to believe they have a hearing loss at all, while others acknowledge that they can’t hear as well as they used to, but they don’t understand how hearing aids work, and … Read More
5 Reasons to Visit Associated Audiologists
According to the American Academy of Audiology, October is Audiology Awareness Month, a time to educate and inform the public about who audiologists are and what they can do for their patients. In a nutshell, audiologists are the primary healthcare professionals who evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage hearing loss and balance disorders in individuals of all ages from infants and … Read More
Time is Running Out to Use Your Health Insurance Benefits
Maximize Your Health Benefits Before They Expire According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, only around 25% of adults in the United States who need hearing aids have them. The foundation adds that while most private insurance plans pay for a hearing test, they don’t typically help with the cost of hearing aids. The few plans that do may only provide … Read More
The Connection Between Dizziness and Aging
How Aging Affects Balance and Dizziness Whether you’re 20 or 80 years old, you can have problems with dizziness and balance. But as you age, a number of health issues and risk factors can put you an increased risk for dizziness and injury from falls. In fact, according to the Morbidity and Mortality Report, in the United States, about one … Read More
What is This Ringing in My Ears and How Did I Get It?
Understanding the Causes of Tinnitus Millions of individuals have a condition known as tinnitus. Tinnitus can range from a minor annoyance to a major disruption in an individual’s life. But what causes tinnitus and how do you get it? Here, we’ll answer some of the most common questions about tinnitus and sound sensitivity. What are tinnitus and sound sensitivity? Tinnitus … Read More
Do You Have Problems Hearing the Television?
Struggling to Hear the TV? It Could Be Hearing Loss One of the most common complaints we hear at Associated Audiologists is that the patient has problems hearing the television. In fact, the patient’s spouse or family often mentions that the volume is turned up so loud, the television can be heard throughout the house. For those without hearing loss, … Read More
Five Things to Look for in an Audiologist
Key Qualities to Consider When Choosing an Audiologist If you’re noticing that you’re turning the TV volume up on “blast” and you’re constantly asking “What?” a lot, it may be time to have a comprehensive hearing evaluation. But what qualities should you look for in an audiologist? Here are five that are absolutely essential to your success with hearing aids. … Read More
Maintaining Good Balance—It’s Complicated
Why Balance Health Requires More Than Just Coordination Balance disorders are common. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), about 15 percent of American adults are impacted by a balance disorder. Balance disorders can be caused by certain health conditions, medications, or a problem in the inner ear or the brain. A balance disorder can … Read More
Can Medications Cause Tinnitus?
The Link Between Certain Medications and Tinnitus According to the American Tinnitus Association, tinnitus is the perception of sound, such as whistling, buzzing, hissing, swooshing or clicking, where no actual external source exists. The condition is most often associated with hearing loss, but there are roughly 200 different health disorders that can cause tinnitus as a symptom. One of those … Read More
