How To Encourage A Loved One To Address Their Hearing Loss

How To Encourage A Loved One To Address Their Hearing Loss

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...
Common Questions About Hearing Loss

Common Questions About Hearing Loss

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....
Are Two Hearing Aids Better Than One?

Are Two Hearing Aids Better Than One?

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...
Can You Exercise with Hearing Aids?

Can You Exercise with Hearing Aids?

No matter how old you are, exercise has benefits for your body and mind. Regular exercise helps lower blood pressure, improve muscle and joint function, and even helps your mental and emotional state. However, when you wear hearing aids it’s natural to wonder if...
Why Choose an Audiologist?

Why Choose an Audiologist?

Once you have decided to get your hearing tested, it can be difficult to know where to go.  The TV and newspapers can be full of advertisements offering “Free Hearing Tests” or “No Obligation Trials” for hearing aids.  One way to protect yourself as a consumer is to...
Can Allergies Cause Hearing Loss?

Can Allergies Cause Hearing Loss?

Sufferers of seasonal or environmental allergies are familiar with many of the most common symptoms. Itchy eyes, runny nose, sinus pressure – none of them are surprising. But you may not know that allergies can also lead to hearing difficulties and other ear...