Now that the days are getting longer, sleep is more important than ever. However, finding a ringing in your ears is not letting you get the rest you need. This may be the sign of tinnitus, a condition in which an individual perceives a sound which has no external source. The source of tinnitus is generated from your own mind, …
Today, people are living longer than ever before and as the baby boomer generation reaches the golden years, this means more and more people are facing hearing loss. Age related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis is the most common cause of hearing loss affecting one in three people over the age of 65 and half of those 75 and …
Do you struggle to hear every now and then? It could be more serious than you may first suspect. 90 percent of all hearing loss is sensorineural in nature, meaning a lifelong condition. Understanding the different types of hearing loss There are three types of hearing loss: Conductive, sensorineural and a mix of both. Conductive hearing loss occurs when a …
“What was that?!” –if you feel like you are asking this more and more often it could signal a hearing loss. While for generations people have associated hearing loss with older adults, due to an ever increasingly noisy world, hearing loss is becoming more common for a younger generation. In fact, a recent study released from the World Health Organization …
March 3rd is World Hearing Day and you can participate by scheduling an appointment for a hearing test! Organized by the World Health Organization (WHO), this international campaign is all about raising awareness about hearing loss and the scope of treatment that is available to transform hearing health. Hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions people experience, …
Living with hearing loss can be stressful. Nearly 1 in 5 people live with some degree of hearing loss so you may have a loved one who navigates hearing challenges. Hearing loss is a medical condition that reduces a person’s capacity to hear and process speech as well as sound. This produces a range of symptoms that can make it …
Hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions people experience today. Nearly 1 in 5 people have some degree of impaired hearing. Hearing loss can be caused by several factors including exposure to loud noise. It is estimated that over 50 million people are regularly exposed to excessive noise. One time or regular absorption of loud noise can …
With a larger older adult population comes an increase in the demand for hearing aids. The good news is that because of this increase in demand, the market for hearing aids has improved and diversified over the years. Long gone are the days of clunky, analog hearing aids that your grandparents or even your parents used. Today’s digital hearing aids …
It is important to practice safety measures and strategies to support driving safely with hearing aids. There are tips you can integrate to increase your spatial awareness and safety while driving. This includes the following strategies: If you have any questions about your hearing aids, be sure to discuss them with your hearing healthcare providers. These tips can help you …
Getting your hearing aids is an exciting time. Hearing aids are innovative pieces of technology that transform hearing for millions of people who live with hearing loss. These devices are designed to provide the ears and brain with ample support, making it easier to hear and communicate in everyday environments. It is important to know that it may take you …