For many older people, driving is one of the best ways to stay independent. However, if you suffer from hearing loss you could also be putting yourself or others unnecessarily at risk when driving. If you suffer from hearing loss but you don’t want to give up your...

One of the biggest challenges to people suffering from hearing loss is simply catching it. While late-stage hearing loss can be obvious, many people suffer from hearing loss without ever noticing it. Unfortunately, untreated hearing loss can have many side effects...

Though we don’t often think about it, hearing problems are not just problems for older people. Children can and do have issues with their hearing that affect their daily lives. Fortunately, with modern medical techniques and equipment, it’s easier than ever to detect...

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, approximately 15% of American adults, or 37.5 million Americans aged 18 and over, have reported some trouble hearing. Loss of hearing is more common than it seems, and dealing with it...

One of the biggest myths about hearing loss is that it isn’t something to be concerned about. Many people see gradual hearing loss as a natural sign of aging. They think it’s simply something to live with and something that doesn’t have any impact outside of their own...

One of the biggest challenges of hearing loss is trying to hear over other noises. When you’re in a noisy environment like a restaurant, party, or outdoor event, this can be even more difficult. However, there are a few things you can do to make noisy environments...

After being an Audiologist for several years now, a familiar theme occurs almost daily.  When asking a patient about their hearing they say “I think I hear fine, but my {wife, husband, kids, etc} are complaining that I don’t hear them”.  The family member has noticed...

For many of our patients, the first time they start thinking about hearing loss is when someone else brings up the subject, such as a doctor, loved one, or family member. However, you don’t need to wait for someone else to let you know there’s a problem to learn more....

When hearing aids are recommended, patients frequently ask “Do I really need two hearing aids?”.  The answer, the vast majority of the time, is yes.  In fact, this is not a new question.  A paper from 1962 surveying patients about their experience in various...