Hearing Loss & Balance

What does staying steady on your feet have to do with hearing loss? Quite a bit. Ears contribute to the body’s vestibular system, which controls balance and equilibrium, and people with hearing loss have a potentially higher risk of falling.

Learn more about vestibular disorders — including symptoms such as vertigo or dizziness — and ways to improve your balance by visiting our Balance Treatment page or by checking out the blog posts below.

5 Tips to Protect Against Falls

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Champlain Valley Audiology // Posted in Balance, Comorbidity, Hearing Health

They’re typically unexpected and can happen anytime. They sometimes end with a giggle but often are far more serious. They’re falls, and preventing them can help preserve your health and quality of life. So don’t miss this: We’ve got five...

Balance Disorder Basics

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Champlain Valley Audiology // Posted in Balance, Disorders

Awareness and Support Are Key Have you or a loved one had to cancel gatherings with friends or leave events early because of dizzy spells? Do others dismiss it with, “Everyone gets dizzy”? If only they could see what you...

Identifying Your Symptoms Can Help Treat Your Vertigo

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Champlain Valley Audiology // Posted in Balance, Comorbidity

Understanding the Causes of Vertigo Dizziness and/or loss of balance is the second most common complaint doctors hear, and it is the most common complaint in patients over the age of 75. Your bout of dizziness may simply be a...