What to Expect During a Hearing Test
If you’re one of the 48 million Americans who has hearing loss, you’ve likely had a hearing test at some point in your life. If you haven’t, it may feel overwhelming if you don’t know what to expect. Hearing tests are important in helping you identify your type and degree of hearing loss, but even…
How to Maximize the Benefit of Your Hearing Aids
Buying hearing aids is not a quick-fix for your hearing loss. Rather, it’s a long-term process that requires commitment and teamwork between you and your audiologist. Below is a guide on what to expect from the hearing rehabilitation process and how you can maximize your success with hearing devices. Before Ordering Hearing Devices You’re probably…
Does Hearing Loss Lead to Cognitive Decline?
Individuals with hearing loss in American Fork have an increased risk for a number of physical, social and psychological health conditions, with one of the most common being cognitive impairment. This is characterized by declines in memory, language, thinking and judgment. Link Between Hearing Loss & Cognitive Impairment Hearing loss is a widespread condition that…
Headphone Safety 101: How to Prevent Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is common in American Fork, and while most people associate the condition with old age, the leading cause is actually noise exposure—and that affects people of all ages, even kids. One of the biggest culprits is listening to music through headphones or earbuds. Safe Music Listening Tips Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a…
Hearing Aids Can Reduce Loneliness
Hearing impaired individuals in American Fork have an increased risk for a number of physical, social and psychological health problems. Many of them withdraw from favorite activities, which can lead to isolation and loneliness, but research shows that wearing hearing aids can help. Barriers to Treatment in Utah How common is hearing loss in American…
Don’t Believe the Hype: Hearing Health Myths
Hearing loss is common throughout Utah and the rest of the country. Approximately 48 million Americans experience hearing impairment to a certain degree; that translates to one in five people in American Fork. Even those with perfect hearing probably have some misconceptions about hearing loss. Separating myth from reality will enable you to spot the…
Beware of Hearing Loss When Working with Chemicals
Hearing loss affects about one in five people in American Fork. Usually, it’s the result of excess noise, aging, disease or trauma. Chemicals are another lesser-known cause of hearing loss in Utah. How Certain Chemicals Harm the Ears Certain chemicals can damage the neural pathways and hair cells of the cochlea when they get into…
Tips for Getting Water Out of Your Ears
Summertime in American Fork means backyard barbecues, baseball games, and floating down the river. This latter activity is a great way to beat the Utah heat but can lead to a painful infection and temporary hearing loss should water become trapped in your ears. Be sure to remove built-up water before it leads to problems….
Goggles Could Help Diagnose Vertigo
An estimated 40 percent of people in American Fork will experience dizziness or imbalance at some point in their lifetime. Balance disorders became more common as we age, and vertigo – an extreme form of dizziness that produces a sensation of spinning or movement – is one of the most widely-reported. Vertigo can be difficult…
Surprising Risk Factors for Hearing Loss in Utah
About one in five residents of American Fork has hearing loss. Many can blame the usual suspects: advancing age, noise exposure or trauma. But there are other factors that can lead to hearing loss in Utah – and some of them are bound to surprise you. Unexpected Causes of Hearing Impairment According to your American…
