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
October is National Audiology Awareness Month Audiologists are one of the lesser-known types of doctors among the general population, as many people don’t encounter them until late in life when their hearing begins to diminish and their risk of falls increases. This is why the American Academy of Audiology created National Audiology Awareness Month, a
What are ear crystals? Despite what the name suggests, ear crystals aren’t just a fancy pair of earrings. They are actually an integral part of how our body maintains balance and equilibrium. Ear crystals — or otoconia in scientific terms — are very small clusters of cells composed of calcium carbonate that live in the
“Help! I need hearing aids, but I don’t think I can afford them.” It’s been estimated by the NIDCD Epidemiology and Statistics Program that almost 30 million American adults could benefit from hearing aids, but fewer than 25% of adults who could benefit from hearing aids have ever worn them. That’s over 20 million adults
Hearing care is more than just ear protection and regular hearing tests While wearing ear protection in noisy environments and getting annual hearing tests starting at age 60 are both crucial to hearing health, many of our patients are surprised to learn that making healthy choices can also have a significant impact on hearing health,
Have you heard of “comorbidities?” Comorbidities are the presence of two or more diseases or conditions in a person at the same time. While comorbidities may seem independent from each other at first, some health conditions are worsened by other health conditions, so identifying the connection between different diseases is a growing area of interest
Always seek the best when it comes to your health There’s been a shift in the healthcare industry over the last decade or so in how people are prioritizing their health and wellness. People are investing more time and money into their overall well-being and are taking a more active role in their health, whether
How common are hereditary health conditions? Since the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003, where scientists mapped the entire human genome, healthcare professionals and researchers have learned a great deal about the critical role our genes play in what diseases and health conditions we get in our lifetimes. From more common health conditions,
The importance of regular hearing tests From mental health issues to cognitive decline, the impact that hearing loss can have on your life beyond just your ability to hear is large. And, while some people actively choose to ignore their hearing loss, many people just don’t recognize they have hearing loss until it reaches more
