I think I have hearing loss. What should I do?

Oct 21, 2020 | Audiology, Hearing, Hearing Aids

The first step should be to confirm your (or perhaps your partners?) suspicions and get a hearing test. An audiological evaluation should consist of behavioral testing in a calibrated sound booth, both with tones and recorded speech. It’s important to have a doctor...

Resolve to Hear Better: Steps for Getting Your First Hearing Test

Sep 11, 2020 | Hearing

By age 55, the odds of an individual experiencing hearing loss is 1 in 4. By age 65, that increases to 1 in 2. Hearing loss is among the most common sensory conditions experienced by aging Americans and has become a serious health and societal issue. Ignoring your...

Why You Should Choose Personalized Care Over a Big Box Store

Sep 11, 2020 | Hearing Aids

When it comes acquiring hearing aids, it’s important to take your time and do your research to find the best device to satisfy your hearing needs. After all, a hearing aid is a complex and advanced medical device, not a temporary accessory to be picked up alongside...

Five things you should know about tinnitus

Sep 11, 2020 | Tinnitus

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 50 million Americans experience tinnitus. That’s over 15 percent of the U.S. population, or nearly one in every six of us. So what is this condition that affects so many people — and what can tinnitus sufferers...

I Can Hear But I Can’t Understand

Sep 11, 2020 | Hearing

One of the first things people with hearing loss observe is “I hear people fine, but I don’t understand what they are saying.” This is a consistent complaint of individuals who are experiencing the effects of a “sloping high frequency hearing loss.“ What’s happening...