Audiobooks Can Help With Auditory Training
Trouble understanding speech sounds doesn’t always lie only in hearing loss but also in processing noise information. Auditory training is the process of teaching the brain how to correctly interpret and listen to sound. It can be effective at helping those with an auditory processing disorder, a disorder wherein the individual hears but cannot process…
Tips For Solo Travelers With Hearing Loss
Summer is the perfect time to travel and explore a new destination. While traveling with loved ones is great, it can also be very rewarding and empowering to travel alone. If you’re one of the millions of people with hearing loss, you may feel apprehensive about traveling alone, but by following the right tips, you…
Tips for Protecting Your Hearing Health During the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is synonymous with barbeques, parades and watching fireworks at Hafer Park. While these events are a fun way to spend the holiday with family and your community, taking the proper steps to protect your hearing health is important. How Fireworks and Other Loud Noises Put Your Hearing at Risk Loud noise…
Technology May Put Kids & Teens at Risk for Hearing Loss
Although hearing loss is often associated with advanced age, the truth is anyone of any age can experience it. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “An estimated 12.5% of children and adolescents aged 6–19 years (approximately 5.2 million) have suffered permanent damage to their hearing from excessive exposure to noise.”…
What To Know About Diplacusis, or Double Hearing
Double hearing, or diplacusis, is a disorienting and frustrating condition where a person perceives the same sound in different ways between the two ears. Let’s take a closer look at what double hearing is, why it happens, and what the treatment options are. What Happens When You Have Diplacusis? Normally, ears work in tandem to…
What People With Hearing Loss Should Know About ADA Guidelines
Hearing loss can make it trickier to navigate the world around you. Treatment options like hearing aids and cochlear implants can make it significantly easier. However, you may still require additional accommodations to help you hear your best. This is where the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can help. What is The Americans with Disabilities…
Metabolic Syndrome Can Increase the Risk of Hearing Loss
Recent research shows that there is a link between metabolic syndrome and sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). Below we review what metabolic syndrome is, what SSNHL is and what the study shows about how the two conditions are connected. What Is Metabolic Syndrome? When you have three or more risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including…
How Hearing Aid Use in the United States Has Changed
Hearing loss is one of the more common chronic conditions in the United States, particularly among older individuals. While hearing aids are an invaluable tool in making sure people with hearing loss can stay connected and healthy, not everyone who would benefit from using them currently does. Hearing Aid Trends in Older Adults A study…
What Does a Sharp Pain in the Ear Mean?
If you experience a sharp pain in the ear, you may be alarmed; however, it’s rarely cause for serious concern. As a matter of fact, it might be attributed to one of the conditions listed below. Outer Ear Infection The outer ear can become infected if water is trapped in the ear canal, especially after…
Can Car Accidents Lead to Hearing Loss?
Car accidents aren’t just inconvenient, they can be really scary. Not only are you at risk of breaking a bone or getting a concussion, you can also experience temporary or permanent hearing loss following a car accident. Below we review the types of injuries associated with car accidents that can cause hearing loss, the signs…