Hearing Blogs

Although the cause is sometimes unknown, about 5,000 adults experience sudden hearing loss each year. These people find that over the course of no more than 3 days, they have lost 30 decibels of hearing ability. This sudden loss of hearing can be associated with a single event, but more often there is no identifiable experience that sets off the hearing loss. When a person has such an immediate reduction in hearing ability, it is … Continue reading “Treating Sudden Hearing Loss”

If you are familiar with the different types of hearing loss, you will know that there are many terms to keep in mind. It can be difficult to remember what makes one type of hearing loss different from another. For example, you might know that you have a “good ear,” but does that mean that you have unilateral hearing loss, asymmetrical hearing loss, single-sided hearing loss, or some other condition? Let’s take a moment to … Continue reading “What is Single-Sided Hearing Loss?”

Treating hearing loss can have several benefits for your cognitive health. As we age, our ability to hear clearly can decline, negatively impacting our cognitive skills. However, treating hearing loss can improve your hearing and maintain your mental health. How hearing affects your cognitive health One of the main ways that hearing loss can affect your cognitive health is by making it more difficult to hear and understand speech. When you have hearing loss, it … Continue reading “How Treating Hearing Loss Supports Your Brain”

If you don’t do anything about your hearing loss, you’ll lose touch with your everyday life. You might be less able to keep up with conversations than you used to be. Maybe you’ve stopped eating dinner with friends and stayed home instead. But did you know that your mental health is also affected by hearing loss? Let’s look at how untreated hearing loss can affect a person’s mental health. Signs of depression? Depression is one … Continue reading “How Treating Hearing Loss Can Help Mental Health”

We cannot believe that it is already November and almost time for the holiday season. You’re already thinking about all the festivities, family dinners, mistletoe, and holiday cookies; however, have you stopped considering the holidays and hearing loss? Whether you have a hearing loss or someone you love does, it’s important to consider hearing loss to ensure you and your entire family enjoy the season. Take Location into Consideration When attending holiday parties, it’s essential … Continue reading “Enjoying the Holidays with Hearing Loss”