October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that leaves you feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to learn about life changes that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at , can help identify hearing problems and recommend a treatment…
How to Help a Loved One with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is difficult to live with, and not just for the person who has the condition. It is common for loved ones of people with hearing loss to complain about having to repeat themselves frequently, live with the TV turned up much louder than is comfortable and take on the burden of social responsibilities…
What Causes Balance Problems?
“Balance disorder” is an umbrella term for conditions that make you feel unsteady or dizzy. According to data from 2008, approximately 15 percent of American adults, or 33 million people, have a balance problem. There are many possible underlying causes of balance disorders, and they can greatly affect quality of life. How Does the Balance…
Inside a Hearing Aid
Hearing aids have come a long way in the past few years. Now more than ever they are packed with technology that allows you to hear more naturally than you thought possible. In order to truly appreciate all the work your hearing aids do for you, you should understand what’s going on inside them. How…
What Is Hidden Hearing Loss?
Hidden hearing loss is a type of hearing loss that is not detectable using standard hearing tests, which are designed to identify specific kinds of hearing problems. Because it is hard to identify, no one is sure exactly how many people suffer from this condition, but one study of more than 100,000 patient records over…
How to Prevent Hearing Loss
Not all types of hearing loss are preventable, but there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of developing the condition. Adopting a healthy lifestyle and minimizing your exposure to unsafe noise levels are the best ways to preserve your hearing health. Follow our tips below to take steps to prevent hearing loss….
Common Signs You Need a New Hearing Aid
Hearing aids are complex electronic devices that help you connect with others. Like any electronic, there is a point when you need to consider a replacement or an upgrade, especially if the cost for repair is similar to a new model. Below are four signs you should consider a new hearing aid. Your Device Is…
Understanding Vertigo
Vertigo is the sensation of dizziness or imbalance and is often associated with nausea. Most people with vertigo report feeling as if they are spinning, tilting, swaying, pulled to one direction or just generally unbalanced. Other symptoms of vertigo include nausea, vomiting, abnormal eye movement, headache, sweating, tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and hearing loss….
Staying Connected During Coronavirus
The health and safety of our patients and staff is always our first priority. With that in mind, we have the following precautions in place: Staggered appointments Sanitation stations throughout the office Deep clean measures between each visit Social distancing (maintaining 6 feet apart) Curbside service Communication and community have never been so important; both…
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…
