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 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 diagnosed in approximately 60,000 people…
How to Raise a Child with Hearing Loss
Being a parent is hard. Learning your child has hearing loss can be overwhelming, especially immediately after you receive the diagnosis. Below are our top tips for raising a child with hearing loss. How Common Is Hearing Loss? While hearing loss is often seen in adults, especially those over the age of 65, people of…
Hearing Resolutions to Stick to in 2021
New year, new you. While resolutions come in all shapes and sizes, they often have one thing in common – making you a better version of yourself. Why not make this the year that you finally focus on improving your hearing with these resolutions outlined below? Resolve to Get Your Hearing Tested The only way…
How Insomnia Affects Hearing
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that causes difficulty falling or staying asleep. Conservative estimates indicate 10-30% of adults live with chronic insomnia. Left untreated, insomnia can lead you to have mood problems, trouble focusing, anxiety, slow reaction time, higher risk of falling, and higher risk of health issues like high blood pressure and obesity. It…
The Effect of Social Distancing on People with Hearing Loss
There’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has been a lonely time for people across the globe. This is especially true for people with hearing loss, who are already at risk for social isolation and feelings of loneliness. What Are the Challenges of Hearing Loss & Social Distancing? It’s not surprising that numerous studies show…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that easily leaves one feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to meet your local audiologist to learn about life-changing options that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at , can diagnose hearing…
What Is the Difference Between Being Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than five percent of the world’s population experiences disabling hearing loss. You’ve likely heard the terms “hard of hearing” and “deaf” to describe loss of hearing, but many do not know the difference. In short, the biggest difference between these terms is in degree of loss. What…
Why Choose Custom Hearing Protection?
Exposure to loud sounds can cause noise-induced hearing loss; behind aging, this is the most common cause of hearing loss. Fortunately, protecting your ears with the use of earplugs can help prevent damage that causes hearing loss. But not all forms of protection are created equal. Custom hearing protection is a better option for a…
How Assistive Listening Devices Help
While hearing aids provide enormous benefit for people with hearing loss, there are some listening environments where hearing aids alone aren’t enough. In these situations, assistive listening devices (ALDs) can be useful to help you hear and communicate your best. Below is an overview of some of today’s most popular assistive listening devices. Amplified Phones…