In this modern age, sometimes as we grow older, we can feel devalued. This can stem from a lot of things: with retirement we may feel that we are no longer contributing meaningfully to society, or that we are not being “useful.” Other factors can weigh on us as well. As our bodies age they …
Public settings, such as busy offices, airports or restaurants can be problematic for people with hearing aids. Background noise can interfere with your hearing and make it very frustrating to communicate in a busy environment. Problem Solved…Sometimes A technology called loop systems has been introduced to some public settings, which is changing all of this …
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When retirement is looming, it is necessary to begin to think about healthcare costs and how they will be covered when you are no longer working. Hearing healthcare is a part of those healthcare costs, and must be factored into the equation. An American couple retiring in 2018 may expect a little more than $400,000 …
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It’s summer time! The kids are officially out of school and the sun is shining! It’s time for swimming at the beach and the pool, picnics at the park, and outdoor concerts in the evening. Outdoor concerts and festivals are the perfect opportunity to get outside, meet great people, and often hear great music. Concerts can …
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The most common causes of hearing damage are well known: long-term exposure to noise higher than 80 decibels, like repeated exposure to factory machinery, loud music or lawn equipment, or one-time exposure to very loud noise such as an explosion or gunshot near your ear. Other lesser-known sources of hearing loss can also have an …
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Hearing loss can be caused by a number of things, from illness to loud noise. Did you know that medications, both over-the-counter and prescription strength, have been found to cause hearing loss as well? The term for medication-induced hearing loss is ototoxicity. When we are sick, doctors often prescribe medications, and these medications can be …
If you have hearing loss, you know that it has many causes, from excessive noise, aging, Meniere’s disease to otosclerosis. But did you know that research shows that people with diabetes are twice as likely to have hearing loss than non-diabetics? This is striking, considering how common diabetes has become in recent years. The Connection …
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Millions of Americans suffer from tinnitus. Interestingly, some do not experience the symptoms of tinnitus as strongly as others. It doesn’t seem to bother them as much as it bothers everyone else. The University of Illinois did a study that found a reason for this difference. It turns out some people process emotional sounds differently …
This weekend was daylight savings time once again; as we “spring forward” we are reminded that Spring is just around the corner. Soon we will be enjoying warmer weather and blooming flowers everywhere we go. Along with these pleasant things, however, come a few less pleasant changes: rainy days, erratic temperatures and seasonal allergies. Some …
In our last blog post we discussed the connections between heart health and hearing health. Our hearts are key to every function in our bodies, so protecting our hearts is important to overall health, and hearing health too! Hearing Health and Your Heart There is no denying that heart health and hearing health are connected. …
