Ensure Your Hearing Aid Provides the Most Benefit
Many people think that hearing aids are a quick-fix for hearing loss, but unfortunately, that is not the case. Hearing devices are complex medical devices that require the expertise of an audiologist and the commitment of the wearer in order to provide the most benefit. Below are the steps to take before, during and after…
Drinking and Your Hearing Health
It’s well known that excessive drinking is bad for your health. Many don’t know, however, that alcohol can have a negative effect on your auditory system. While in most cases this damage is temporary, heavy drinking can permanently alter your ability to process sound. What the Studies Say One British study showed that a combination…
Winter Care Tips for Your Hearing Aids
Portlanders are used to rain, but snow? Not so much. When the weather in the Willamette Valley turns cold and icy, special care is needed to ensure hearing aids are protected from the elements. Cold & Moisture are the Enemies If you wear hearing aids in Portland, you’ll need to take special care during those…
A Guide to Choosing Hearing Aids
While hearing loss is common in Portland, there is a silver lining: about nine out of 10 people diagnosed with a hearing impairment can benefit from hearing aids. But when it comes to choosing a pair, many feel overwhelmed. With so many different styles, it’s hard to know where to begin! Narrowing Down Your Hearing…
How Hearing Aids Have Changed Over the Years
Hearing loss is common in Oregon. An estimated one out of five people in Portland has a hearing impairment to some degree. Fortunately, most people with hearing loss are able to benefit by wearing hearing aids—but they are often reluctant to do so. Understanding how hearing aids have evolved over the years might make you…
Hearing Aids are Getting Smarter
We are living in the golden era of smart devices. Thanks to digital technology and the increasing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, almost everything can be controlled by simple voice commands. Smart thermostats, lightbulbs and doorbells have been popular for a few years already. Now, people with hearing loss in Portland can…
Hearing Aids Can Help Against Dementia
People in Portland with untreated hearing loss have a higher risk of suffering from a number of related health complications. One of the most serious is dementia. Researchers have long wondered whether treating hearing impairment with hearing aids might help delay or prevent dementia. A recent study has provided some answers. The Link Between Hearing…
7 Amazing Facts About Your Tonsils
Few people in Portland give their tonsils much thought, unless they develop an infection. Like the appendix, they were once believed to be useless, but our tonsils actually play a key role in defending the body from germs and bacteria. Function of the Tonsils The tonsils are a pair of small, soft lymphatic tissues in…
Auditory Attention Decoding & the Cocktail Party Effect
Hearing loss affects roughly one in five people in Portland. Hearing aids will improve the quality of life for a majority of them – but there are certain limitations. Trying to have an intimate conversation in a room full of people has long proved troublesome for hearing aid users. Researchers are working on a solution…
Surprising Ways People Lose Their Hearing Aids
Have you ever misplaced your cellphone or been unable to locate the remote control? We’ve all experienced anxious-ridden moments such as these. These objects usually turn up in a few minutes (pro tip: look under the sofa cushions), but when you have misplaced something a bit more expensive, such as hearing aids, your reaction may…