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 …
Volume levels in restaurants have been rising nationwide for some time now. The New York Times reports that noise levels in New York City restaurants can reach up to 99 decibels, which is louder than the volume produced by a lawnmower. Compare those levels with normal conversation, typically measured at 60 to 65 decibels. What is behind this rise in …
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 …
The medical term for ringing in the ears is tinnitus. This is a condition for which there is no known cure. There’s no doubt that having tinnitus for a long time can be annoying. If your ears keep ringing, it can take over your thoughts and make concentrating hard. Even though there is no cure for tinnitus, there are ways …
Do you wear hearing aids and love listening to music, whether at a concert or with headphones? If so, you should know a few things about hearing aids and headphones. Hearing aids and headphones It can be challenging for people with hearing loss to find a way to enjoy music. Even a good pair of headphones can’t make up for …
Hearing loss is a common health problem nearly 48 million people have to deal with. According to estimates, one in five people has some hearing loss in one or both ears. Hearing loss is a chronic and permanent health condition that causes several symptoms that make it harder for a person to take in and understand sound. This affects every …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …