Most people think of the holidays as a happy time, celebrating with family and friends at festive gatherings. But those same classic holiday images can be stressful for many, sometimes triggering the mood disorder, depression. According to the World Health Organization, depression affects more than 120 million people worldwide. Depression can have profound effects on quality of life, impairing cognitive … Read More
Tips to Hear for the Holidays
The holidays are typically filled with gatherings where family and friends come together. Often, these events can be fun, but also filled with music and voices that grow louder as the evening wears on. That makes it especially tough for someone with hearing loss to enjoy these get-togethers. They may even choose to avoid these events all together so they … 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
Can You Hear Me Now?
The holidays are a busy time for gatherings with family and friends. Unfortunately, for those with hearing loss, a common and frustrating question at these events often is, “Can you hear me now?” While family and friends without hearing loss may not have problems hearing one another, if you have hearing loss and wear hearing aids, you may struggle more … Read More
