What Are the Differences Between Basic & Advanced Hearing Aids?
Hearing aids are essential medical devices that amplify sounds in your environment to a level your ears can easily detect. All hearing aids have the same basic parts: a microphone that picks up the sounds around you, a processor that amplifies them to the exact specifications your hearing loss requires and a receiver that delivers…
Benefits of a Hearing Test
A study published in the journal Health Technology Assessment reports, “A simple systematic screen, using an audiometric screening instrument, has been shown to be acceptable to people in the age range 55-74 years, is likely to provide substantial benefit and may be cost-effective to those in that target group.” There are many other benefits to…
Is There a Link Between Poor Air Quality and Hearing Loss?
We all know that air quality is important for our lungs and overall health. However, research has shown that exposure to poor air quality may increase your risk of hearing loss. Research on Air Quality and Hearing Loss A recent study analyzed data from over 15,000 adults in the Korean National Health and Nutrition Survey….
Make Getting a Hearing Test Your New Year’s Resolution
For many, the coming new year represents a chance to reflect on what’s ahead and set new goals and resolutions. If you have been struggling with hearing loss, one resolution you absolutely should add to your list is to schedule a hearing test. How To Know if You Need a Hearing Test The pure-tone audiogram…
Studies Find Hearing & Vision Impairments Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
The older you get, the more likely you are to experience hearing loss. In fact, the National Institute on Aging reports one in three people ages 65 to 74 has hearing loss, and for those 75 and older, this number jumps to one in two. Similarly, a 2016 study reveals that vision impairment affects approximately…
Can Poor Nutrition Cause Hearing Loss?
Most people think of hearing loss being caused by advancing age or exposure to loud noises. While this is correct, there’s another cause many are unaware of: poor nutrition. We review the link between micronutrient deficiencies and hearing loss as well as what foods can boost your hearing below. What the Research Says According to…
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…