Can reducing noise improve your sleep quality? Should you get custom hearing protection for work? Explore the many benefits and applications of custom earmolds. Beyond Hearing Aids When people think of custom earmolds, they typically think of hearing aids, but these versatile devices have a variety of uses beyond this one use. Especially in recent
Understanding the Genetic Links to Vertigo As much as 40% of the adult population in the US will experience vertigo at some point in their lifetime, but why? While the underlying causes of vertigo can vary, most now believe there is a strong genetic link between a person’s genetics and the conditions that can cause
There are only a few conditions that affect as many people as hearing loss or impairment does. According to the National Coalition on Aging (NCOA), by age fifty one in five adults in the US will have or be developing some form of hearing loss. Today we’ll look at how hearing aids are used to
Hearing aids play an important role in making a world of sound available to those experiencing hearing loss. Having hearing aids in perfect working order is essential for those struggling with loss to communicate, engage socially, and enjoy daily life’s rich soundscape. Understanding what goes into a perfectly functioning hearing aid and knowing how to
Happy American Heart Month from Colorado Ear Care! Each year in February, the American Heart Association launches a campaign to educate the population about heart health and just how important it can be to our overall well-being. After all, heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the U.S. Heart disease — among other
Vertigo and dizziness and imbalance, oh my! While many people think vertigo and dizziness are the same things and even use the terms interchangeably, they are actually different conditions with slightly different sets of causes and symptoms. The more general of the two, dizziness, can actually describe a number of different sensations, including a loss
Ring, Ring, Ring: It’s Tinnitus Calling Tinnitus is often described as a ringing (or sometimes a humming or buzzing) sound that cannot be perceived by others. If you’ve ever experienced tinnitus, you know it can feel jarring and distracting and can even cause feelings of anxiety or stress. Our Audiologists have seen and treated many
Outdoor Event Season is Almost Here, Colorado! With the recent snow and cold weather in Denver, it’s hard to believe that Spring is just a couple of months away. But, you know what Spring brings with it? The return of outdoor events! As Coloradans, we’re lucky to have one of the most well-known outdoor event
Embracing the Learning Curve Just like with anything new, adjusting to your hearing aids is expected to take time. It is normal to have a period of around 2-4 months to get used to wearing them, learn more about what they can do, and how to best care for them. This is all a part
Vertigo and Hearing Aids: Is There a Link? You may have heard from one person or another that there is a link between hearing aids and vertigo. While we won’t speak badly about the purveyor of that message, we are more than happy to put your mind at ease: Hearing aids without a doubt do
Accessibility should be priority #1 in healthcare In an ideal world, healthcare would be abundantly available to anyone who needs it, but due to a variety of external factors, that’s not always possible. In the hearing care industry, specifically, the current demand for audiologists is much higher than the supply, so it’s important that we,
Hearing aid technology has come a long way Despite some ongoing stigma surrounding hearing aids in the U.S., many people are pleasantly surprised to learn just how far hearing aid technology has come over the last several decades. We’ve said goodbye to the days of extremely clunky, uncomfortable devices and hello to sleeker, higher-tech hearing
