Tips to Lower Your Risk of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss causes are generally categorized as congenital or acquired. Congenital hearing loss is caused by factors present at birth, such as genetics, maternal diabetes and more. Because these causes are present at birth, they cannot be changed. Acquired causes are a little different. Acquired causes are those acquired after birth during any time in…
How Your Home’s Acoustics Can Affect Your Hearing
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing.” If you’re among this population, you may have noticed that the acoustics in your home can affect how well you can hear people talking to you. Below we review…
Hearing Aids Can Help You Stay Connected This Holiday Season
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and for many of us, that means plenty of gatherings with friends and family. However, if you have hearing loss, holidays can bring about a sense of isolation and loneliness. The good news is hearing aids can help make the holidays less lonely for people with hearing loss. Hearing…
Learn About the History of Audiology Awareness Month
Right now, audiologists are celebrating Audiology Awareness Month and encouraging you to take the initiative to care for your hearing health. In honor of Audiology Awareness Month, we’re reviewing its history and how you can celebrate below. History of Audiology Awareness Month Audiology Awareness Month was established by the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) back…
3 Tips to Avoid Common Hearing Aid Mistakes
You’ve had a hearing test, consulted with your audiologist and picked out your hearing aids. These are all great steps, but there’s still a bit more to do to maximize your hearing experience. Many first-time hearing aid users make mistakes that can make the process of getting used to their device more difficult. Let’s take…