Hearing loss is a common problem caused by aging, disease, heredity, and noise. Approximately, 17 percent of American adults — 36 million people — report some degree of hearing loss. Diabetes is a group of diseases marked by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both. Affecting […]
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Some people ask why are hearing aids expensive. Approximately 48 million Americans report a significant hearing loss. Among adults aged 70 and older with hearing loss who could benefit from hearing aids, fewer than one in three has ever used them. The majority of the people that need hearing assistance don’t receive it. Why is […]
Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no external noise is present. It is most commonly described as ringing in the ears, but patients may also perceive hissing, whooshing, roaring, or buzzing. According to the American Tinnitus Association (ATA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, over 50 million Americans experience some form of […]
Phonak has recently released a rechargeable hearing aid, the Audeo B-R. This new hearing aid technology can free you from the hassles of disposable batteries which are small and can be difficult to handle. The lithium-ion technology is fully integrated into the hearing aid so you simply place the whole hearing aid into the charger, […]
The truth is, we don’t even hear in our ears. Actually, we “hear” in our brains which processes to two ears. Hearing with two ears is called binaural hearing. Binaural means “two together”. Sound localization is very dependable for both of our ears. For example, when we hear something in the distance such as a […]
Do you hear a ringing, roaring, clicking, orhissing sound in your ears? Do you hear this sound often or all the time? Doesthe sound bother you a lot? If you answer yes to these questions, you may havetinnitus (tin-NY-tus). Tinnitus is a symptom associated with many formsof hearing loss. It can also be a symptom […]
If stayingsharp is on your wish list of things you’d like to maintain as you gracefullygrow older, it is recommended that you get a hearing evaluation by a licensedaudiologist. Most experts agree that themost effective way to maintain cognitive function is by maintaining a healthysocial network. We know that people withuntreated hearing loss often drop […]
Hello! This is the first of many blog posts to come. Our goal is to educate our patients as well as the public regarding issues that deal with hearing loss as well as dispelling any myths about hearing aids. We want to make our readers aware of any changes in hearing aids; keeping you abreast […]
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