All About Assistive Listening Devices

All About Assistive Listening Devices

Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D. Hearing Aid Technology

People with hearing loss get so much out of well-fitted hearing aids. Nevertheless, despite the improvements made to hearing aids over the last ten years, there are still unavoidable circumstances or scenarios in which even the most cutting-edge technology may not be enough. The good news is that in specific settings, hearing aid users may use assistive listening devices to …

This November, Test Your Hearing in Honor of American Diabetes Month

This November, Test Your Hearing in Honor of American Diabetes Month

Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D. Hearing Testing

Diabetes is a severe condition that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar. When your body doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t use it properly, sugar builds up in your blood and can damage many parts of your body, including your eyes and ears.  Diabetes has become one of the conditions most commonly associated with hearing loss in adults …

Hearing Loss among Millennials and Gen Z

Hearing Loss among Millennials and Gen Z

Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D. Hearing Loss

Millennials and those in Generation Z are digital natives because they grew up with digital technology or in the information age. They work online, have laptops on the kitchen table, and always have earbuds. However, young people’s heavy use of technology could hurt their hearing in the long run.   Technology and hearing loss These generations adjusted to technology more …

Prioritizing Hearing Loss As We Age

Prioritizing Hearing Loss As We Age

Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D. Hearing Loss

When we have vision problems, we don’t hesitate to get help, whether it’s corrective lenses or LASIK surgery. About 75% of Americans wear glasses or contacts to help them see better. But we don’t go to the doctor immediately when we have hearing loss. In March 2021, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association surveyed that most of the people who answered had …

Why You Should Schedule a Hearing Test for World Alzheimer's Month

Why You Should Schedule a Hearing Test for World Alzheimer’s Month

Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D. Dementia & Alzheimer's

September is World Alzheimer’s Month! This global initiative raises awareness about dementia – a group of medical conditions that impacts 55 million people worldwide. According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, this is projected to increase exponentially, reaching 139 people by 2050. The most common type is Alzheimer’s which impacts up to 70% of people living with dementia. Though it is widely …

Myths about Hearing Aids

Myths about Hearing Aids

Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D. Hearing Aid Technology, Hearing Aids

Hearing aids provide ample support for millions of people who experience hearing challenges. Like most electronic devices we use daily, hearing aids have experienced significant innovation over recent years. Hearing aids are more advanced, sleeker, and varied than ever before. But there are still numerous myths about these devices which can sometimes prevent people from seeking hearing loss treatment. In …