In most cases, hearing loss happens gradually over a period of years. But sudden sensorineural hearing loss, sometimes called sudden deafness, is an unexplained, rapid hearing loss that may happen all at once or over a few days, and it is considered a medical emergency. According to the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), sudden hearing loss … Read More
Are Falls Inevitable for Older Adults?
Aging doesn’t have to result in a fall, but unfortunately, it often does. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control, falls among adults 65 and older caused over 36,000 deaths in 2020, making it the leading cause of injury death for that group. Falls also are responsible for at least 300,000 hip fractures each year and they are … Read More
Latest Research Ties Hearing Aids to Reduced Risk for Dementia
Research documenting the connection between hearing loss and dementia is becoming more prevalent. But the bigger question is do people who wear hearing aids have a reduced risk of developing dementia? Now, thanks to a newly released study published in the medical journal The Lancet, we’re beginning to see proof that for people with hearing loss, wearing hearing aids may … Read More
Does Marijuana (Cannabis) Use Relieve Tinnitus?
With the recent legalization of cannabis, first for medical and then for recreational use in both Missouri and Colorado, more and more individuals in the region are smoking and vaping the substance. But if you think using marijuana will help relax you and relieve tinnitus—that buzzing, clicking, ringing, white noise, and/or roaring sound that only you can hear, you could … Read More
How Remote Mics Can Help You Hear Better
If you have hearing loss, you likely have problems hearing and understanding speech. And even if you wear hearing aids, they sometimes may not be enough to help you hear and understand what is being communicated in some complex settings. According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, that’s because often, turning the volume up on your hearing aids isn’t … Read More
Can Family Provide Clues to Your Hearing Loss?
If you have a hearing loss, or suspect you do, it impacts more than your life. It impacts the lives of those around you, especially family, close friends and even co-workers. Why? Because untreated hearing loss makes it difficult for you to communicate with everyone, but especially with those closest to you. Here’s why you might want to consider bringing … Read More
7 Tips to Keep Your Hearing Aids Working All Summer Long
Summer is practically synonymous with fun in the sun, but summer isn’t the “friendliest” time of year if you wear hearing aids. In fact, heat and moisture can keep your hearing aids from functioning their best. Here are a few tips to help you take care of your hearing aids so you don’t miss any of the action this summer. … Read More
New Study Links Hearing Loss to Dementia in Seniors
According to AARP, more than 10,000 baby boomers are turning 65 every day. That makes a recent study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association more relevant than ever. This research found that older adults with more severe hearing loss were more likely to have … Read More
Tinnitus Treatment
According to the American Tinnitus Association (ATA), ringing in your ears can be related to a number of conditions that occur in the auditory system, including earwax, ear infections, otosclerosis, vascular problems and circulatory disorders, and most often, noise-induced hearing loss. Tinnitus is so common, that nearly 25 million Americans report some level of tinnitus disturbance. That makes tinnitus one … Read More
Exercise Caution When Handling Hearing Aid Batteries
Though rechargeable hearing aids have become more popular in recent years, many people still prefer hearing aids powered by small disposable button-sized batteries. Likewise, many audiologists still prefer standard disposable batteries when comparing them to new rechargeable counterparts because they remain more durable with less chance of repair or failure. In addition, long-term costs of devices with disposable batteries are … Read More
