Should You Join a Hearing Loss Support Group
Living with hearing loss can sometimes feel isolating despite being common. One in eight people aged 12 or older have hearing loss in one or both ears, according to standard hearing examinations. You could be wondering how to navigate living with hearing loss, and a support group is a great option. If you suspect you may have…
How Can Hearing Aids Improve Your Next TV Binge?
Hearing aids make life easier for people with hearing loss in countless ways. They can help you focus better when you’re at work, make the conversation flow when out with friends at Black Hole Coffee House and even let you better enjoy your next TV binge. Hearing Loss Makes Watching TV Harder Hearing loss can…
Is There a Link Between Tinnitus and Blood Pressure Medication?
Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing or clicking noise in the ears that cannot be heard from the outside. Tinnitus is relatively common, with approximately 15% to 20% of people affected. Though tinnitus is frequently caused by damage to the ears from loud noise, hearing loss, ear injury or problems with the circulatory system, a lesser-known…
Is It Tinnitus or TMJ?
Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, clicking or roaring sound in the ears. While its severity varies, constant tinnitus can often lead to irritation, distraction, headaches, sleeplessness and more. While there are no known cures for tinnitus, establishing its cause can help manage its symptoms. One possible cause of tinnitus is TMJ. TMJ is a type…
How to Prepare for a Hearing Test
If you’re considering scheduling a hearing test or already have, congratulations! You’re one step closer to better hearing and communication. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to feel prepared for your hearing test. We review a list of ways to prepare below. Review Your Medical History At the start of your hearing test,…
Over the Counter vs Prescription Hearing Aids
On Aug. 17, 2022 the FDA issued a ruling that will allow over-the-counter, or “OTC,” hearing aids to be sold in the U.S. We are excited because this may allow people who have been hesitant about pursuing hearing aids to give them a try. Our office has had several calls in the last week about…
Study Finds Unexpected Brain Shrinkage in Patients with Hearing Loss
Researchers have known for some time that there is a connection between hearing loss and dementia. However, a recent study from the Carle Illinois College of Medicine has shed new light on the connection between hearing loss and a common type of dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). Hearing Loss and Dementia Previous studies have found that…
Helping a Loved One with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss happens gradually. Sometimes a family member or close friend might notice a person is having hearing problems before they notice themselves. Have you noticed that a loved one: Frequently asks you or others to repeat themselves when talking Expresses difficulty hearing in loud environments Complains that everyone is mumbling Always has the TV…
How Do Assistive Listening Devices Help?
If you have hearing loss, you’ve likely been prescribed a set of hearing aids, which work by amplifying sounds to a level the ear can detect and are by far the most recommended and effective treatment for hearing loss. It is estimated that 90-95 percent of people with mild to severe hearing loss can be…
How to Get Used to Your Hearing Aids
Hearing aids do not restore your hearing; they amplify sounds to a level you can hear. This takes some getting used to, as your brain is bombarded with sounds and stimuli it has not experienced in years. Some sounds, like your own voice, will sound funny and unfamiliar. Below are five tips your Hearing Systems…