You might be surprised to learn how common hearing disorders are. Hearing loss is the third-most common health problem in the U.S., but it’s not the only disorder. Hearing disorders can strike anyone. Almost every age group is affected. With these facts in mind, it might be surprising there isn’t more awareness! In fact, it can be downright frustrating … Read More
Hearing Help: When to Test Your Hearing
Have you been wondering about your hearing? Perhaps you’ve noticed you need to turn the television up a little louder than you used to. Maybe you’ve been having a harder time hearing when you go out to dinner with friends. Maybe one of your friends needs a hearing aid, and you’re wondering about yourself.
5 Signs It’s Time to Retire Your Old Hearing Aids
When you find something you really like and it works well for you, you don’t want to give it up. Hearing aids are no different. Once you’ve found a comfortable and reliable device, you probably hesitate to make a switch. Picking out a new hearing aid can be challenging; the longer you’ve had your device, the more overwhelming the … Read More
Famous Athletes with Hearing Loss
Inspiring Stories of Athletes with Hearing Loss With the 2018 Winter Olympics on the not-so-distant horizon, it’s time to buff up on your athlete stats. Who is favored to win? Who will beat the odds? And most importantly to Associated Audiologists—who has beat hearing loss? It’s a surprising number of athletes over the ages, each with a unique and empowering … Read More
When Is the Right Time to Talk to Your Doctor about Hearing Loss?
It’s never easy to talk about hearing loss. Some people worry they’ve waited too long, or the doctor will deliver news they don’t want to receive. Others wonder if they’re starting the conversation too early.
See an Expert to Diagnose and Treat Hearing Loss
If you had a tooth with a painful cavity, you wouldn’t try to fill it yourself; you’d go to a dentist. Likewise, if your leg was broken, you wouldn’t try to set the fracture yourself. You’d go to a hospital emergency room where you’d expect to see an orthopedic surgeon or an emergency room physician skilled in setting fractures.
Audiologists Provide Expert Care
October is Audiology Awareness Month, a great time to bring awareness to what audiologists do, who we can help, and how. First, what is an audiologist? An audiologist is a degreed professional who specializes in the diagnosis and non-medical treatment of hearing loss, tinnitus and balance disorders.
Act Now to Take Advantage of Year-End Hearing Health Savings
With 2017 nearly in the rearview mirror, it’s a great time to take stock of your medical expenses and investigate your hearing health care options. As you do, consider these three questions:
Need an Upgrade? Top 5 Trends in Hearing Aid Technology
When it comes to technology, it seems there’s always something new on the market designed to make your life better and easier. If you consider yourself technologically savvy and you’ve been putting off upgrading your hearing aid technology, you’ll want to reconsider where your money goes.
What to Do about Ringing in Your Ears
If you’ve experienced ringing in your ears, you’re not alone. Between 50-60 million Americans suffer from this symptom. This annoying background sound is an unfortunate experience that disrupts everyday life for many.
