Getting clear answers about your hearing health — from how hearing loss occurs, how your hearing loss can be treated, and what the best options are for your type of hearing loss — can be confusing. Colorado Ear Care has devoted itself to making hearing care easier to embrace by erasing the mysteries that surround
The costs of hearing aids are a much researched and discussed topic. One question that always comes up when exploring this issue is, “Are hearing aids covered by insurance in the United States?” As is the case with many issues related to hearing care, the answer varies. Join the hearing wellness experts at Colorado Ear
Listen to your provider (and we’ll listen to you!) We know, we know — this one seems a little self-serving, right? But it’s true! Studies show that people who have a close, collaborative relationship with their hearing care provider have a more successful experience with their technology and their overall hearing health. You see, when
Hearing loss is common, but knowledge of it could be more widespread Despite hearing loss being such a prevalent issue in the lives of Americans, our knowledge of hearing loss as a society is still somewhat limited. Of the approximately 330 million people who live in the United States, it is estimated that nearly 50
Falling: It’s a more common issue than you think! Do you ever worry about the consequences of falling, either for yourself or for someone else? If so you are not alone. In fact, studies have shown that falls are considered one of the top health risks in adults who are over the age of 65.
Your hearing aids, like many other high-end electronic devices, work their best when they’re clean and free from obstructions. The effects of COVID-19 mean you might not be able to see your hearing care professional as often as you’d like for a professional cleaning. Let the experts at Colorado Ear Care show you how you
1. Dizziness, feelings of imbalance, and vertigo can often be associated with issues occurring deep in your body’s inner ear Dizziness, which is often associated with feelings of lightheadedness, can generally be attributed to problems in the inner ear; adverse effects of certain medications; hyperventilation associated with rapid breathing caused by anxiety disorders; and certain
What is BPPV? BPPV, which is short for “benign paroxysmal positional vertigo,” is one of the more predominant causes of vertigo. For those who are unfamiliar with vertigo, it has been described by those who experience it and study it in a few different ways, including the feeling that the inside of your head is
Though the image of average citizens wearing masks for protection from airborne illnesses is something we would typically associate with highly concentrated populations in other parts of the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has made this practice much more commonplace in the United States. It’s something that we’re all adjusting to and hope is a very
Hearing loss sometimes feels like a condition that is hidden in plain sight. Statistics show that nearly FIFTY MILLION Americans experience some form of hearing loss. That’s almost 15% of our total population. Yet, despite this prevalence, only about 20% of people who have a hearing loss seek treatment. Why is something so common, something
Navigating the ins and outs of insurance can be confusing, as can certain aspects of hearing care. The Colorado Ear Care team is here to help you understand what your insurance options are and how you and your loved ones can receive the best in hearing care, regardless of your health insurance benefits. If you’ve
The effects of hearing loss can be isolating, but they’re not necessarily isolated in terms of who they affect. Let the hearing care professionals at Colorado Ear Care tell you more about how the effects hearing loss can be a family-wide affliction — and how you can combat them! Based on recent data, hearing loss
