What Is the Link Between Concussions and Auditory Processing?
In 2020, 6.8% of children 17 years and younger have experienced concussion or brain injury symptoms. A concussion can occur when there has been a blow, bump, jolt or sudden movement to the head. Concussions are often associated with football players because of the heavy contact nature of the sport, but they can arise from…
How Cleaning Hearing Aids Can Prevent Infection
Hearing aids are an effective and popular tool for millions of people with hearing loss. In fact, in 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that over 7% of adults aged 45 and older used hearing aids. One of the most important things to know as a hearing aid user is how…
How to Know When It’s Time to Get New Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are a fantastic tool that improves the lives of millions with hearing loss. Research shows that people who treat their hearing loss with hearing aids experience a better quality of life. However, like any technology, there comes a time when even the best pair of hearing aids need to be upgraded. Let’s take…
What Is the Link Between High Blood Pressure and Hearing Loss?
Loud noise exposure, ototoxic drugs, aging and genetics are well-known contributors to the development of hearing loss. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a lesser-known cause that could lead to temporary or permanent hearing loss. How Does High Blood Pressure Impact Hearing? High blood pressure is fairly common, with one out of every four…
Can Hot Weather Harm Your Hearing Aids?
We’re in the midst of another hot summer, and it’s not likely to end any time soon. If you use hearing aids to treat your hearing loss, you may be concerned about the risk hot summer weather poses to your device. Let’s take a look at how hot weather has the potential to harm your…
How Can Hearing Loss Affect Balance?
Hearing loss can negatively impact your communication, mental and physical health, relationships and even balance. While it can be frustrating, a couple of treatment options are available to you, including hearing aids. Hearing aids can help you better understand your loved ones, manage tinnitus and keep you more aware of your surroundings, but they may…
How Can Hearing Aids Benefit Your Relationship?
Communication has long been said to be the key to a healthy relationship. Every day you have multiple interactions with your partner—whether asking if your partner wants coffee or discussing the details of your upcoming trip to Colonial Williamsburg. Hearing loss can cause communication to break down or become frustrating. A study on the impact…
Pay Attention to The Emotional Side Effects of Hearing Loss
Studies show that hearing loss can lead to psychological distress. Psychological distress from hearing loss can lead to increased vulnerability to mental health problems like depression, aggression, emotional sensitivity, and decreased well-being. Acknowledging your emotions and mental health can be the first hurdle in taking steps to improve your quality of life. One way to…
Reducing Stress with Hearing Aids
Life can get hard sometimes. While no one is immune from work, home or school pressures, those with hearing loss can suffer from added stressors. Treating your hearing loss with hearing aids can help reduce your stress. How Hearing Loss Increases Stress With hearing loss, everyday communication can be stressful and exhausting. The increased mental…
How To Tell People About Your Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are a common and effective tool for people with hearing loss. In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid. However, even though many people use hearing aids, it can feel awkward, bringing up the fact that you wear…