People depend on their ability to hear in numerous situations, making it difficult to carry out some common tasks if your hearing is impaired. Many people with hearing issues find that driving can become a challenge. However, having hearing problems does not mean you have to give up your car keys. Keep these safe driving […]
When considering post-combat injuries in veterans, PTSD, missing limbs, and brain damage may come to mind. Hearing loss, though, may not often come to mind. Check out these 5 surprising facts about hearing loss among veterans to learn more […]
Whether you are young or old, you may experience hearing loss. In fact, nearly 12 percent of kids age 6 through 19 have noise induced hearing loss according to the American Academy of Audiology. Of all birth defects, hearing loss presents itself more often than any other congenital defect in the United States. In fact, […]
What is a telecoil and what does it do? Maybe the hearing aid you are wearing has one or perhaps you’ve been thinking about buying a new hearing aid and have seen the term used. This tiny coil of wire might appear simple, but the benefits it can provide to individuals who use it are […]
The countless tiny nerve endings in your inner ear are central to your ability to hear. However, these nerve endings can be damaged, as can other structures in your inner ear, leading to a condition known as sensorineural hearing loss. […]
When you think about making public places accessible for individuals with disabilities, the obvious first image you think of are alterations for wheelchairs. But what about accessibility for people with hearing loss? Installing a hearing loop clarifies speech and other sound for patrons with telecoil compatible hearing aids, is less expensive than other modifications and […]
Can hearing loss be genetic? The simple response to this question is‚ “Yes”. When you look at the data, genetic causes are actually the largest category of hearing loss. Additionally, developmental experts consider genetic hearing loss to be the most common birth defect in developed countries. […]
Any time a hearing aid wearer tries to listen to a speaker in a crowded location, the levels of background noise can easily become daunting. Large, open areas such as audotoriums, places of worship, concert halls and movie theaters can be particularly troublesome. Fortunately, hearing loops systems provide a solution to this problem, permitting hearing […]
If you find yourself experiencing tinnitus, vertigo, and intermittent hearing loss, you could be afflicted with Meniere’s disease. Meniere’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes problems with hearing and balance. While there is no identified cure for this condition, there are steps that you can take to help reduce the impact […]
Following a discussion in a crowded restaurant and listening to someone speaking in a hushed room are two completely different scenarios. The majority of digital hearing aids can adjust to different conditions like these by using a variety of “listening programs”. These listening programs give your hearing aid the flexibility to help you hear at […]