Did you know that 1 in 5 people have some degree of hearing loss? Hearing loss is a medical condition that reduces capacity to hear and process speech as well as sound. It is one of the most common health conditions that people live with today. Though it is common, it still remains widely undertreated. Only a third of people …
Healthy Hearing Habits
Did you know that hearing loss is the third most common health condition that people live with today? Impacting over 48 million people, 1 in 5, impaired hearing is pervasive. Fortunately, there are effective safety measures you can practice to support your hearing health. Practicing the following strategies can reduce your risk of experiencing hearing loss! Contact us today to …
6 Questions to Ask During a Hearing Consultation & Fitting
If you’ve scheduled an appointment for a hearing consultation, congratulations! This is a major step towards treating and transforming your hearing health and wellness. A hearing consultation appointment involves getting your hearing health comprehensively assessed by a specialist. This evaluation process will determine what your hearing needs are which informs the type of treatment that is optimal for you. Your …
Recognizing Early Signs of Hearing Loss
There tends to be a delay in treating hearing loss, one of the most common health conditions people live with today. Hearing loss impacts over 48 million people and even through it is pervasive, it still remains widely undertreated. In fact, it takes an average of 7 years for people to address their hearing loss symptoms. Untreated hearing loss can …
Dispelling Myths About Hearing Loss
Did you know 1 in 5 people have some degree of hearing loss? Though hearing loss is pervasive, impacting over 48 million people, it is often underrecognized. There are numerous myths about hearing loss, which contribute to a delay in hearing loss treatment. Deconstructing a few of the most common myths can increase your understanding of hearing loss, encouraging you …
Difficulties Communicating Could Signal Hearing Loss
Over 48 million people experience hearing loss – a chronic medical condition that reduces one’s ability to hear and process speech as well as sound. Though nearly 1 in 5 people have some degree of impaired hearing, hearing loss still remains undertreated. Symptoms can remain unnoticed for quite some time which contributes to a delay in treatment. Being aware of …
Can Earbud Use Cause Hearing Loss
Using earbuds is a common way people listen to audio. From music to podcasts and talking on the phone; earbuds have become everyday items. While they make it convenient to listen to audio, earbud use can actually impact hearing health. Earbuds can release soundwaves into the ear at a high volume, high enough to contribute to noise induced hearing loss. …
All About Tinnitus
Tinnitus is one of the most common symptoms of hearing loss but can also be experienced without hearing loss. It describes hearing a ringing or buzzing like noise in one or both ears that only you can hear. This phantom like noise can be intermittent to constant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 50 million people …
What Are The Signs of Hearing Loss?
As we age, we commonly experience changes in our hearing. The change does not happen suddenly, but is more gradual, like the gradual process of graying hair. Nevertheless, it is crucial to pay attention to these initial indications. Research shows that men are almost twice as likely as women to have hearing loss among adults aged 20–69. Read on for …
Hearing Loss Patients at Higher Risk of Hospital Readmission
On March 3rd of every year, World Hearing Day is observed to raise awareness about hearing loss, its causes, and prevention. The theme for World Hearing Day 2023 is “Ear and hearing care for all.” The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes the importance of integrating ear and hearing care within primary care, to ensure that everyone receives the necessary care …