What Causes Sudden Deafness?
Sudden deafness, known medically as sudden sensorineural hearing loss or SSHL, is an unexplained episode of rapid hearing loss, typically only affecting one ear. There are a number of potential causes for this condition, and it may be a sign of a medical emergency, meaning you need to seek medical attention immediately. Understanding the signs…
How Social Distancing Affects People with Hearing Loss
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a tough time for everyone across the globe. From anxiety about getting sick to missing loved ones due to quarantine, it seems everyone has been affected. People with hearing loss may be especially feeling the effects of loneliness and isolation caused by social distancing guidelines. Hearing Loss, Loneliness & Social…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that easily leaves one feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to meet your local audiologist to learn about life-changing options that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at , can diagnose hearing…
When Should You Have Your Hearing Tested?
Forty-eight million Americans have hearing loss, but despite its prevalence, there is still a lot of stigma around the condition that prevents people from seeking help. In fact, the average person waits seven years to seek help for their hearing loss. There’s no straight-forward answer for when you should have your hearing tested, but we’ve…
Is Your Hearing Loss Making You Tired?
After a busy day of socializing and interacting with others, do you ever get home and feel exhausted and have low energy? If so, this could be mental fatigue caused by untreated hearing loss. Mental Fatigue Caused by Hearing Loss Mental fatigue is the result of effortful listening and is often a side effect of…
Hearing Aids Improve Academic Performance
According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), approximately 15 percent of children ages six to 19 have hearing loss in one or both ears. Research shows that even hearing loss in one ear can have a major impact on school performance; in fact, 25 to 35 percent of children with unilateral hearing…
Better Hearing in Everyday Environments
If you’re one of the 48 million Americans with hearing loss, you understand the struggle to communicate well in everyday environments. Below is an overview of some stressful listening situations you may encounter and tips for improving your communication abilities as businesses and other public spaces begin to reopen. Work If you’re telecommuting, video conference…
Signs You Need a New Hearing Aid
Hearing aids are complex medical devices that are subjected to the rugged environment of your ear on a daily basis. If they are properly cared for and maintained, they can last up to about seven years; however, even if your devices are still functional, you may want to invest in a new device much sooner….
Subtle Signs of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a progressive condition, meaning it develops gradually over time. In fact, it can develop so slowly that many people aren’t even aware they have it until it’s progressed beyond a stage that is easily treatable. Hearing loss is linked to a number of health conditions including depression, anxiety and even dementia. For…
Can Surgery Fix Hearing Loss?
Nearly 48 million Americans experience hearing loss. While hearing aids are the gold standard for treating this condition, there are some people who receive more benefit from surgical solutions. There are options available for people with both sensorineural hearing loss (caused by damage to the inner ear) and conductive hearing loss (caused by an obstruction…