Hearing Well in Group Settings
There are several things you can do to improve your performance and satisfaction in group settings: – Sit close to the front and face the main speaker. – Have a pair of backup batteries on hand, just in case. – Ask the speaker to use a microphone if possible. – Reference printed materials if they…
The Effects of Hearing Loss on Your Spouse
If you have a hearing loss, it can not only have a negative impact on you, but it can negatively impact your spouse and your marriage. Research has shown a direct correlation between hearing device use and relationship satisfaction. If you own devices, use them and if you don’t own devices talk to your audiologist…
Poor Heart Health May Lead to Hearing Loss
The inner ear is extremely sensitive to blood flow, so obstruction in the arteries or veins can impact the peripheral and central auditory systems leading to hearing loss. A study of 1,600 patients with a history of cardiovascular disease showed they were 54% more likely to experience impaired cochlear function. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle will…
Happiness from Hearing Aids
Many scientific studies in the past have confirmed the negative impacts associated with hearing loss, but there are positive impacts associated with hearing solutions, as well. Studies have supplied overwhelming data about how much of a difference hearing devices can make. 9 out of 10 hearing aid users report better Quality of Life 36% improved…
Two New Hearing Aid Options
Phonak and Oticon have both released new products this summer. Phonak has their Audeo B-R model which is a rechargeable receiver in the canal product. The charge in the battery will hold for up to 24 hours and the recharger has a cordless mode to made short term travel very easy. Oticon’s new Opn model…
Eat Well for Health Hearing
There are studies indicating that foods rich in certain nutrients can help boost hearing or, in some cases, prevent or delay hearing loss. Here are a few recommendations: – Research shows that individuals who eat two or more servings of fish per week are 42% less likely to develop age-related hearing loss (presbycusis). – People…
Hearing Aid Use Shown to Reduce Risk of Cognitive Decline
Recently published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, researchers reveal that hearing aid use reduces the rate of cognitive decline in the aging hearing impaired population. A group of scientists in France collected data over 25 years for a group of 3,670 seniors tracking levels of cognitive ability. Once analyzed, the results showed…
Tinnitus in America
The majority of patients who come in for a hearing test, report some kind of noise in their ears. Here is a definition of tinnitus from the American Tinnitus Association with some additional facts: “Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no actual external noise is present. While it is commonly referred to as “ringing…
Hidden Hearing Loss
There is an informative article in the August 2015 edition of Scientific American magazine on “Hidden Hearing Loss.” After exposure to loud noise people experience ringing in the ears and muffled hearing. We used to think that when these symptoms went away that the ear recovered and permanent hearing loss was avoided. However, the article…
Embrace Your Hearing Loss
We find that the people who are the most accepting of their hearing loss are the most successful at dealing with adverse listening situations. An article published recently in the Hearing Health Foundation magazine profiled three children with hearing loss. In order for them to learn in school and fit in with their peers,…