When you think about eyeglasses, what do you think of? Most likely your own pair or those of loved ones. If you’re more fashion-minded, you might even think about that funky pair you saw recently on one of your favorite...
The Importance of a Hearing Needs Assessment
The majority of hearing aid complaints is that “my hearing aids don’t help me hear when there’s a lot of background noise.” The root causes of this issue may be: Inaccurate settings in the hearing aids. Unrealistic expectations of the...
When Everyday Sound is Uncomfortably Loud
Many individuals with tinnitus also experience a sound sensitivity disorder called hyperacusis. Hyperacusis makes common everyday sounds, such as a running vacuum, a barking dog, and even conversation with another person uncomfortable and painfully loud. The hypersensitivity to sound is...
Better Hearing Month
Being that May is better hearing and speech month, we want to raise awareness about the prevalence of hearing loss, the importance of early detection, as well as the different ways to protect and preserve your hearing. Here are a...
I Wear Hearing Aids But Why Are Words Still Not Clear To Me?
The biggest contributing factor to reduced speech understanding with hearing aids is that the user waited too long before getting hearing aids. Long-term, untreated hearing loss causes reduced function of the auditory system. The network of neurons that exchange information...
Tips for Hearing in a Busy Restaurant
Have you ever found yourself struggling to hear in a crowded restaurant? You’re not alone. Trying to keep up with dinner conversation can be difficult, even to individuals with normal hearing. Here a few tips that may help you to...
The Dish on Healthy Hearing
Most people know that a good diet can play a vital role in our overall health and well-being. When it comes to our hearing, many are surprised to learn that certain foods help protect against hearing loss. Omega-3 Fats and...
Three Reasons Why Individuals with Types I and II Diabetes Should Undergo Annual Hearing Testing
Individuals with both types I and II diabetes experience hearing loss at a greater rate than individuals who do not have diabetes. In fact, diabetes is the most common medically based cause of hearing loss. The following difficulties are strongly...
A Testimonial From Anne Waling
I am not sure exactly when I stopped hearing well, because the transition was seamless. Somewhere between being a bartender, where I was able to hear a customer’s order from halfway down a busy bar, and being a grown-up with...