Hearing loss has been consistently associated with lower levels of employment and income, but hearing aids can help. In fact, hearing aids can reduce the risk of income loss by 90 to 100% for those with milder hearing loss. Hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions in the United States. In fact, because of an aging population, … Read More
Factors Affecting Age-Related Hearing Loss
A new study shows that certain factors, such as weight, smoking behavior and hormone exposure, are associated with age-related hearing loss and vary by sex. While more research is needed, most older adults could benefit from a diagnostic hearing evaluation every three years beginning at age 50. According to a recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, certain … Read More
What is Auditory Processing Disorder?
Auditory Processing Disorders can negatively impact the brain’s ability to interpret sounds, resulting in a frustrating listening experience for individuals with the condition. Better understanding of APD is needed, as well as possible treatment options. According to the Academy of Doctors of Audiology, auditory processing disorders (APDs) are referred to by many names: central auditory processing disorders, auditory perceptual disorders, … Read More
The “Ins and Outs” of Insurance and Hearing Aids
Understanding insurance coverage as it relates to prescription hearing aids can be a complex topic. Here, we offer seven questions you should be sure to ask your provider before making a purchase. One of the most confusing aspects of purchasing prescription hearing aids is whether your insurance plan covers the cost. For example, not every hearing aid provider accepts insurance … Read More
The Role of Stress in Tinnitus
There is a strong association between stress and tinnitus. Read on for tips on how to reduce stress and when you should contact a health professional for help. According to the American Tinnitus Association (ATA), millions of Americans experience tinnitus, making it one of the most common health conditions in the U.S. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication … Read More
Assistive Listening Devices Improve Hearing in Complex Environments
For individuals who need extra help hearing, remote microphones, such as the Widex Sound Assist, can help give hearing aids a boost, making sounds clearer. Here’s how these devices work and how they can help. Imagine you’re sitting in a noisy restaurant during happy hour with a group of friends. Someone tells a joke. You laugh and nod, like you … Read More
Donate Used Hearing Aids to Help Others Enjoy the Gift of Sound
Hearing loss is one of the most common issues facing many, but affording hearing aids is an issue for some individuals. If you have gently used hearing aids, consider donating them to an organization that refurbishes or recycles them, giving others the gift of hearing. If you have recently replaced your hearing aids with the latest model, or you have … Read More
Don’t Get Soaked this Summer! 9 Tips to Keep Your Hearing Aids Working
Summer is synonymous with sun-filled vacations by the beach, pool or lake. But if you wear hearing aids, heat humidity and water all pose threats to hearing aids. Here are nine tips to help you keep your hearing aids going all summer long! It’s July in the Midwest. Not many places get hotter or more humid during the summer months. … Read More
Video Gaming May be Putting Players at Risk for Hearing Loss
Video gaming is popular the world over, but a recent study shows that gamers may be putting their hearing at risk. Here are some tips to help gamers reduce the risk of hearing loss while enjoying the game. If you play video games, or you have kids or grandkids who do, you may want to listen up! According to a … Read More
Risks of Untreated Hearing Loss
The risks of untreated hearing loss go far beyond not being able to hear well. Hearing loss also has been closely associated with depression, dementia, tinnitus, and falling. This blog highlights those connections and explains why it’s so important to have a diagnostic hearing evaluation. Did you know that untreated hearing loss is associated with many other medical, cognitive and … Read More
