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    Hearing loss has a significant impact on a person’s quality of life. The social, psychological, and physical consequences of hearing loss can take a major toll on a person’s mental and physical health.  {{cta(‘e6d39ba6-aad0-4b56-9975-2edf980caa65’)}} People of all ages are affected by hearing loss. It’s one of the most common chronic conditions in the U.S., affecting over nine million … Read More

  Many of us take our hearing for granted. What would happen if you woke up one day and you couldn’t hear? Unfortunately, this is the reality many people face each and every year in the United States. Sudden hearing loss (SHL) is worrisome because you don’t know when to expect it. If you’ve worried about the possibility of SHL, … Read More

  One of the most noticeable effects of hearing loss is difficulty communicating. Since people depend on their hearing to communicate effectively with others, a loss of hearing can have quite the impact! Communication can be made easier, however, if you follow these five tips.

  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

  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.

  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 story. Their stories prove that hearing … Read More

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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: