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 …
Facts & Fictions about Hearing Loss
Are you putting off getting a hearing test even though you think you have hearing loss? Let’s address some of the common fictions about hearing loss, put your fears to rest, and give you the facts you need to make good decisions about your hearing health. Fiction: Hearing Loss is Rare Fact: Hearing loss is probably a lot more common …
“Pumpkin Fries? Are those Like Sweet Potato Fries?”
Was your hearing out of focus during your Thanksgiving Dinner? If it was, we may have an answer for you! The big family feasts at home, and in busy restaurants can be very noisy, with many sounds rivaling for your attention, making it difficult to understand speech. Wouldn’t it be a relief to naturally listen to who and what you …
Know Alzheimer’s Disease: Treat Hearing Loss in September during World Alzheimer’s Month
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and it’s the perfect time to read up on a disease that affects 44 million people worldwide and 5.5 million within the United States alone. Of course, the impact of Alzheimer’s disease goes far beyond the individual diagnosed. An Alzheimer’s diagnosis, the most common form of dementia, is a heartbreaking event for families and loved …
What Do You Think About the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act?
This is a question that I have been asked over and over since President Biden signed the over-the-counter hearing aid act into law. The best thing that can come out of this act is that more people will finally think of doing something about their hearing. The danger with this legislation is that those who purchase OTC hearing aids …
How Has Hearing Aid Technology Evolved?
Today, using digital technology, including Artificial Intelligence, hearing aids can perform better in all listening environments. One of the world’s largest hearing aid distributers, Starkey, is a privately held, global hearing technology company headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Founded by Bill Austin in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development, and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems. Led …
Do You Know the Common Signs of Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is one of the most pervasive health conditions people experience today. Impacting over 48 million people, hearing loss is the third most common medical condition people live with. Though it is common, affecting nearly 1 in 6 people, it is often undertreated. It takes an average of 7 years for people to seek treatment for their symptoms. This …
All About Assistive Listening Devices
If you have hearing loss it is important to act and seek treatment. The most popular and effective method for addressing hearing loss is hearing aids, which electronically amplify sounds you can’t quite decipher on your own. While these devices are incredibly helpful, assistive listening devices (ALDs) go the extra mile to help you hear your best in specific situations. …