Use it or lose it? As we meet with people to develop treatment plans for hearing loss, we are frequently asked this: Does wearing hearing aids create a dependency and actually make the ears ‘lazy’, resulting in greater problems with hearing? No, it doesn’t! In fact, just the opposite is true with the hearing system. What we call
I’m the one who has been diagnosed with a hearing loss. This only affects me, right? Actually, NO. Your hearing loss affects every person around you. Most notably those closest to you, particularly your spouse. We see patients every day who are unaware of how their untreated hearing loss hurts those around them. So we
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Cell Phones As technology ever-increasingly advances, so does its emergence in the world of communications. Because of these technological improvements, we are now seeing a trend of countless people carrying around personalized cell phones. In the hearing world, this has paved the way for promoting improved communication with hearing aid use through cell phones.
There are many causes for hearing loss. Previous blog posts have discussed disorders of the outer and middle ear that can cause hearing loss. This post will discuss a few reasons hearing loss results from inner ear disorders that occur in the cochlea and beyond. 1. Presbycusis Presbycusis is the term for hearing loss which develops as
How old are you? Do you think you’re old enough for hearing aids? Or is there really a right age to start wearing hearing aids? “But I’m not old enough for hearing aids!” We used to hear so many people with suspected hearing loss say this. Thank goodness we have moved away from the societal notion that
So you just got your first pair of hearing aids… everything will be perfect now, right? Or perhaps, you have a very mild hearing loss and hearing aids weren’t recommended quite yet. You should be able to communicate effectively, right? Chances are there will still be difficulties without the addition of communication strategies. Communication strategies
Don’t you just love the internet? You get to enjoy the convenience of buying almost anything you could think of without going to a store. Including hearing aids! Yes, we can now purchase hearing aids online. But is it a good idea? Here’s what we at Hearing Healthcare Centers think! Buyer beware of online hearing
Conductive hearing loss happens when the cochlea or the inner ear is blocked or if there’s a problem with the conduction of sound vibrations. There are many factors that can lead to conductive hearing loss. But for this article, let’s delve deeper into causes that are related to the external ear. Yes, disorders of the outer ear can
Think your untreated hearing loss only affects the volume of your television? Or it’s simply an inconvenience when you have to have others repeat themselves? Wrong! Let’s take a closer look at how hearing loss affects work, reducing your income and chances of promotions. Hearing Loss Affects Work For those of you still in the workforce, having
There are several myths about tinnitus that can hinder sufferers from seeking treatment. This article will bust those myths and give you solid facts that will convince you not to believe in them. What is tinnitus anyway? Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no external noise is present. Tinnitus is often described as “ringing in the ears,” however
If any one of the five senses is deprived, it’s guaranteed to have an impact on a person’s life. This is the basis why many people would expect negative cognitive side effects from a hearing loss. However, many patients still feel that because they have “some” or “enough” hearing, they’re immune to these side effects. In this blog
Want to help a family member who has hearing loss, but don’t know how to approach a touchy subject? Remember, there are many emotions involved with hearing loss. It doesn’t only affect the person who has experienced the loss, but also people close to that person. Many people with hearing loss go through a period of