Hearing loss is more common than many people realize and the adoption of hearing aid use in the past decade has increased greatly among patients. The stigma associated with hearing loss and hearing aids has been lessening as well. Below are some of the more recent statistics in regards to the prevalence of hearing loss…
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Do You Have Hearing Aids to Dispose Of? Have you recently upgraded your hearing aids and have an extra set laying around? Have you inherited hearing aids and are unsure what to do with them? Please don’t throw them out! Your hearing aid is likely to have a lithium-ion rechargeable battery, which means it cannot…
Read MoreAs described in our last blog post, the human ear can be divided into three general parts: the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. Hearing loss can occur in any, or multiple, parts of the pathway from the ear to the brain. Depending on where the hearing loss is occurring, hearing loss…
Read MoreAuracast is a new Bluetooth audio capability that lets multiple Bluetooth enabled devices connect to one device to stream audio. For example, when attending a restaurant to watch a sports game with friends, individuals with hearing loss may have difficulty hearing the commentary of the game because of the noisy environment and their level of…
Read MoreAs we age, it’s not uncommon to notice changes in our hearing. Conversations may become harder to follow, especially in noisy places. You might find yourself turning up the volume on the TV, asking others to repeat themselves, or withdrawing from social situations because hearing has become too frustrating. If hearing aids aren’t providing enough…
Read MoreWater is an integral part of our lives here in Florida. It’s in the air all around us in the form of humidity, we sweat to regulate our body temperature in the summer heat, and we must dodge almost daily afternoon rain showers. Not to mention, a lot of our leisure activates involve water, such…
Read MoreThere are a number of reasons your ears might be itchy and it is important to see your physician if itchiness persists or worsens, as it is most times treatable. Here are the most common reasons you may have itchy ears: It is important to remember not to insert anything into your ears and to…
Read MoreThis question has come up recently since Apple released their new AirPods Pro 2, advertised to include hearing aid functions. So, what are those functions and how do they compare to traditional hearing aids? New features included in the AirPods Pro 2 are better active noise cancellation and reduction, Live listen, Conversation Boost, and an…
Read MoreHearing loss affects over 37 million Americans and can negatively impact quality of life. In addition, research from the past decade has revealed a link between untreated hearing loss and an increased risk of dementia. Researchers suggest several factors that may contribute to this connection. One possible factor is that hearing loss forces the brain…
Read MoreHearing loss typically occurs very slowly and very gradually over time, sometimes causing you to forget everyday objects make sounds, like the refrigerator humming or clock ticking. For this reason, it can be quite a surprise to hear these sounds again the first couple of days with new hearing aids. Although they may initially seem…
Read MoreWhen there are multiple people taking part in a conversation, those who have hearing loss often have difficulty keeping up with the conversation and feel lost in the ongoing dialogue. This happens quite a bit during family gatherings during the holiday season. This is called Dinner Table Syndrome. While the dinner table serves as a…
Read MoreHearing loss can be an isolating condition. Hearing loss only impacts the one with the loss, but family members, friends, colleagues, etc as well. It may result in social withdrawal, disinterest in favorite activities, and even distress. The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is a nationwide community of support to the growing number of…
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