Effects of Untreated Hearing Loss on Senior Citizens
The National Institute on Aging reports that approximately one in three adults ages 65 to 74 experiences hearing loss, and for those ages 75 and older, this number jumps to one in two. Not only can this cause trouble hearing your friends at Hampton Senior Center, it can also affect your emotional, mental and physical…
Tips for Wearing Hearing Aids and Glasses
Millions of people wear hearing aids, and even more wear glasses. As of 2021, there were 166.5 million US adults wearing prescription eyeglasses. What does this mean? That there are many, many people out there who need to wear both hearing aids and glasses. Whether you’re a long-time glasses-wearer who just got hearing aids or…
Unusual Causes of Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, buzzing or humming sound in the ear with no external source, especially in quiet environments like Dog Eared Books. According to the American Tinnitus Association, “Nearly 20 million people are dealing with burdensome tinnitus on a regular basis; approximately 2 million people are struggling with severe, sometimes debilitating,…
How to Make the Most of the Movie Theater with Hearing Loss
If you’ve developed hearing loss, you may believe that you can’t enjoy activities you love like you used to, such as going to the movies. Fortunately, this isn’t true at all – you just may need to do a little preparation or ask for some accommodations. Below we review tips for making the most of…
What Infections Cause Hearing Loss?
You know that advancing age and noise exposure can cause hearing loss, but did you know that certain infections can too? According to one review, “Typically, virus-induced hearing loss is sensorineural, although conductive and mixed hearing losses can be seen following infection with certain viruses.” Sensorineural hearing loss refers to hearing loss caused by nerve…
Facts About Pediatric Hearing Loss for Audiology Awareness Month
Pediatric hearing loss is a fairly common condition that can be present at birth or as a child ages. In honor of October being Audiology Awareness Month, we wanted to highlight a few facts about hearing loss in children as well as what the best treatment options are. Your Child Should Have Their Hearing Checked…
Three Tips for Navigating a New Job With Hearing Loss
Starting a new job can be an exciting yet stressful endeavor. If you have hearing loss, you may be wondering how to navigate your new role. Let’s look at a few ways you maximize your hearing ability and improve your confidence at work. Use Hearing Aids To Improve Communication One of the hardest parts about…
Surprising Features of Hearing Aids
Are you hesitant about getting your first set of hearing aids? If so, it may be because you remember the clunky devices your parents or grandparents wore. In reality, hearing aid technology has come a long way even in just the past few years, offering features that may surprise you. We review some of them…
Benefits of Treating Hearing Loss Early
Hearing loss is common, affecting approximately 48 million Americans. But despite its prevalence, “On average, hearing aid users wait over 10 years after their initial diagnosis to be fit with their first set of hearing aids,” reports the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Unfortunately, waiting can have disastrous effects. According to one study, “Waiting long periods of…
Is There a Connection Between Fibromyalgia & Hearing Loss?
When two medical conditions occur together, they are known as comorbidities. Along with tension headaches, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety and depression, another comorbidity of fibromyalgia is hearing loss. We review the connection below. What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by musculoskeletal pain and fatigue, sleep, memory and mood problems….