How to Deal with the Emotional Weight of Tinnitus
Tinnitus is that ringing, hissing or roaring sound that doesn’t have an external source. It’s a common condition, affecting roughly 50 million people across the country. Tinnitus affects everyone differently; for some it is a mild nuisance, while for others it is a debilitating experience, even causing thoughts of suicide. The Emotional Weight of Tinnitus…
Selective Hearing vs. Hearing Loss: How to Tell the Difference
You’ve probably had the experience of asking your partner to empty the dishwasher or fold the laundry only to find out later they haven’t done it. They say they didn’t hear you. You think they didn’t hear because they didn’t want to. This is colloquially referred to as “selective hearing.” What is Selective Hearing?…
What is The Connection Between Neuroplasticity and Hearing Loss Treatment?
Your brain is incredibly adaptative to change. This can be seen both when you experience hearing loss as well as when you receive treatment for it. What is Neuroplasticity? The ability of the brain to adapt by forming new neural connections is called neuroplasticity. It can happen as a response to: Receiving new information Sensory…
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…
Online Hearing Test
Think you may have hearing loss? We are here to help. Start your journey toward better hearing by taking our quick and easy online hearing test. Test Your Hearing Who Should Be Given an Audiology Evaluation? An audiology (or hearing) evaluation can benefit patients of all ages, even those who do not exhibit signs of…
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While the majority of patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD is…
What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is defined as a hearing reduction of 30…
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
Noise induced hearing loss is the second most common form of hearing loss (ranking behind presbycusis, hearing loss related to normal aging), and is the most preventable type. How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that won’t impact our hearing….