Most of us know how often we should take our car in for an oil change or have preventative health tests, like mammograms or colonoscopies. But you may not realize that hearing tests are an important part of your “routine maintenance” schedule. While there’s not a set guideline for when to begin having your hearing checked, Associated Audiologists recommends that … Read More
Survey Reveals Only 14% of U.S. Adults Have Tried Hearing Aids
There’s a huge disconnect between people who think they have hearing loss, and those who have done something about it. In fact, one of the reasons legislators moved to make hearing aids available over-the-counter for individuals with mild-to-moderate hearing loss was to make lower priced devices more accessible. This legislation eliminated the need for a diagnostic hearing evaluation and made … Read More
How Old Should I Be When I Start Getting My Hearing Tested?
Take the Time to Have Your Hearing Evaluated As you get older, you’re likely aware that there are tests recommended to detect disease early when treatment is most likely to be effective. Unfortunately, there are no universally accepted guidelines for the age at which you should have your first diagnostic hearing evaluation. Some professional organizations advocate an initial evaluation by … Read More
Factors Affecting Age-Related Hearing Loss
A new study shows that certain factors, such as weight, smoking behavior and hormone exposure, are associated with age-related hearing loss and vary by sex. While more research is needed, most older adults could benefit from a diagnostic hearing evaluation every three years beginning at age 50. According to a recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, certain … Read More
Is Your Hearing Quietly Slipping Away?
It’s almost spring. You used to love the sound of the robins singing, the wind gently whistling through the trees, and the crunch of the gravel under your feet during a walk. But gradually, those sounds have slipped away from you—not all at once. It’s been a barely perceptible change. But when someone recently commented on the birds singing, you … Read More
It’s a New Year. Is it Time for New Hearing Aids?
As we ring in 2024, after attending holiday gatherings, one of the questions you may be asking yourself is, “Am I hearing as well as I could be?” To answer that question, start with a comprehensive hearing evaluation performed by a doctoral-level audiologist. A hearing evaluation should include a thorough discussion of your symptoms, medical history, medication review and any … Read More
10 Signs of Hearing Loss You Shouldn’t Ignore
Hearing loss can happen suddenly, in one ear or both. But in most cases, it’s just the opposite. Hearing loss is so gradual that many people don’t notice it until it’s reached the point where it’s tough to ignore. In fact, statistics show the average person waits seven years before seeking help with hearing loss, but treatment can be more … Read More
Hearing Test vs. Diagnostic Hearing Evaluation?
Consumers often get mailings or see ads online promoting a free hearing test. Statements like, “Don’t pay for an expensive hearing test when you can get one for free,” or “We offer a no-cost hearing test,” sound too good to be true, and they are. In this blog, we’ll look at hearing tests and why it’s important to understand exactly … Read More
Can You Hear Spring?
Tuning Into the Sounds of Spring Can you hear spring? Birds singing, rain falling and the wind rustling the new leaves on the trees… If you can’t hear those sounds, you may have hearing loss, and that means you’re missing out on the sounds of spring. But how do you know if you’re missing out? After all, the last time … Read More
Real Ear Measurement: What Is It? What You Need To Know.
Real-Ear Measurement for Proper Hearing Aid Fit Why do individuals purchase state-of-the-art hearing aid technology, only to end up not wearing their new hearing aids and leaving them in the nightstand drawer? It may be because the hearing aids weren’t correctly fit and programmed for the individual. Hearing aids come preset to the manufacturer’s specifications. Some audiologists simply take the … Read More
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