Hearing health specialists are acutely aware of the profound impact hearing loss can have on a person’s life. Our auditory system is an intricate marvel, allowing us to connect with the world through sound. Yet, it is also fragile and susceptible to age-related changes and environmental factors. Fortunately, the field of audiology has witnessed remarkable advancements in hearing loss prevention, …
The Sound of Safety: How Treating Hearing Loss Prevents Falls and Accidents
Imagine navigating through life with a missing piece of the puzzle – a piece that not only connects us to our surroundings but also plays a crucial role in our safety. That missing piece is often hearing, an essential sense that is frequently taken for granted until it starts to fade. Hearing loss, a condition that affects millions of people …
Occupations that Heighten the Risk of Hearing Loss
In today’s dynamic work environment, occupational health and safety is a crucial consideration across industries. One often underestimated aspect of workplace safety is the potential for hearing loss due to exposure to high levels of noise. Prolonged exposure to loud noises can result in permanent hearing impairment, impacting not only an individual’s quality of life but also their productivity. Today’s …
Are You Taking Full Advantage of the Features of Your Hearing Aids?
Being a Hearing instrument Specialist since 1985, and working with my father, Clarence J. Welsch for many years before that, I have seen many great improvements of hearing aid technology over the last 45 years. When I began in the industry, there were body worn hearing aids with cords that were attached to receivers that snapped into large custom earpieces, …
Your Hearing Health is a Cornerstone of Your Quality of Life
How Do We Define Quality of Life? Quality of life is a phrase we all hear all the time, but what exactly does it refer to? How can we definitively explain, exactly what quality of life means? Such a notion can be very subjective. But quality of life can be reduced to a few measurable elements: the standards of health, …
Common Excuses People Make To Not Buy Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is a serious issue that affects more than 13% of Americans over the age of 18. It can have a significant impact on an individual’s quality of life and ability to function in everyday activities. The effects of hearing loss can range from mild to severe and can be caused by a variety of factors such as age, …
Is Your Mood Connected to Hearing Loss?
While hearing loss is extremely common, it affects everyone just a little differently. Some experience fatigue in social situations, while others report frustration and depression. It’s common for many people to shy away from social situations and be less inclined to put themselves in new situations. While it’s possible to avoid some of these difficult issues by treating hearing loss …
When Should I Update My Hearing Aids?
Hearing Aids Are Not Used as Commonly as They Should Be Do you ever really wonder about how common eyeglasses are? Glasses are ubiquitous enough, you are likely to hardly even notice whether or not someone wears them. And this is not even taking into account contact lenses, which might actually be a better analogy for hearing aids. If there …
How Exercise, Diet, Sleep, and Hearing Affect Brain Aging
As we age, our bodies undergo physical and cognitive changes, including changes to the brain that can impact critical thinking, memory, and decision-making abilities. In this article, we will explore the various lifestyle factors and hearing health that can promote brain health and reduce the risk of developing cognitive conditions. Diet and Brain Health Maintaining a well-balanced diet is essential …
Treating Hearing Loss Can Support Your Physical Ability & Well-Being
Because so much of our health is connected, it would be naive to think that hearing loss just affected the way we hear. For the more than 30 million Americans living with the chronic condition, it can severely disrupt relationships because our ability to connect is fundamentally changed. For this reason, we often see depression and a sense of isolation …