Technology continues to advance at a faster and faster rate. These days it seems all we have to do is dream and imagine what we want from our technology and it can eventually become widely available. Hearing aid technology is no exception, becoming more and more innovative each year. Hearing aids today make it easier and more convenient to hear …
In the Loop: Get the Most out of Your Hearing with Hearing Loop Technology
Technology continues to advance at a seemingly faster and faster rate each year and hearing technology is no exception. With advancements like Bluetooth, smartphone interfacing and rechargeable batteries, it has never been easier and more convenient to hear, even with a hearing impairment. Hearing loop/T-coil technology, a long-standing feature in many hearing aids, makes it easier for you to hear …
Hypothyroidism & Hearing Loss
If you’ve never given much thought to your thyroid or what it is, you may be surprised at how important it is for you and your total well-being. Your thyroid is a gland responsible for controlling the body’s metabolic rate, or the speed in which your body expends energy or burns calories. This has a serious impact on controlling heart, muscle …
Common Excuses for Not Buying Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is one of the most common medical conditions that older adults experience. In fact, nearly 1 in 8 people have some degree of hearing loss. Though impaired hearing is a public health epidemic, it is undertreated. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, about 29 million adults in the U.S. could benefit from using …
Can Essential Oils Cure Hearing Loss or Tinnitus?
In short, the answer is no. When it comes to hearing loss, hearing aids are the best form of treatment. Western medicine continues to advance and find solutions for ailments that we never imagined we would find. Indeed, there are some instances where alternative medicine can help reduce symptoms of certain conditions, particularly for those who hope to avoid using …
Hearing Loss Cures of the Past
Today’s hearing aids continue to push the limits of what we ever believed possible. With features that can single out desired sounds in a crowded room, Bluetooth technology that interfaces with our phones and even Artificial Intelligence to automatically adjust to our listening environment, hearing aids continue to become easier to use and more effective than ever. Let’s explore hearing …
Celebrate World Alzheimer’s Month with a Hearing Test!
Alzheimer’s disease affects not just the individual but family and friends as well. The more you can understand how Alzheimer’s and other dementia’s works and how to best cope with its effects, the less traumatic this disorder can be for everyone. It’s important to understand that you are not alone in this experience. It is estimated that Alzheimer’s affects 50 …
Conductive Hearing Loss: Signs, Causes, and Treatments
Hearing loss can be a frustrating condition, making it difficult to hear and respond to your family and friends. If ignored, hearing loss can start to affect every aspect of your life, from your success at work, your physical mobility, health and sense of independence. The difficult part often is realizing that you have hearing loss at all. The condition …
Ear Infections & Hearing Loss
Ear infections are a fairly common condition, especially for children. However if ear infections are not treated or become chronic they can cause serious problems with your hearing. Types of ear infections Outer ear infections: If you or your children spend a lot of time in the water then you can be at risk for swimmer’s ear. Swimmer’s ear is …
Can Hearing Loss Be Cured?
Have you noticed you have to ask people to repeat themselves more and more often? Have people in your life complained that you listen to the TV too loudly? Do you struggle hearing over the phone? If you answered yes to any of these questions, there is a good chance that you may be dealing with the onset of hearing …