Blog

Tags: background noise, hearing aids, hearing damage, hearing impaired friendly holiday party, hearing loss, hearing screening, holiday parties, relatives with hearing issues

During the holidays, family gatherings and parties abound. For those with hearing loss these festivities may be a source of stress and insecurity. The constant concentration required to focus on conversation with a lot of background noise can be exhausting and overwhelming. Because of this, many people with hearing loss may avoid parties and holiday gatherings altogether.

Tags: discreet hearing aids, hearing aid technology, hearing aids, hearing damage, hearing impairment, hearing loss, hearing screenings, new technology in hearing aids, smart hearing aids

Anyone with substantial hearing loss knows that it can lead to a considerable decrease in quality of life, especially while in the presence of others. Hearing is a critical part of participating in public activities. Luckily, hearing aids can help people to live a normal life even with hearing loss.

Tags: balance disorders, CDP, ENT, hearing damage, hearing loss, hearing screening, hearing technology, MRI testing, rotation tests, VEMP, vertigo

There is exciting new research into balance issues such as vertigo and chronic dizziness. If you suffer from any kind of balance disorder, you probably already know that these issues can stem from fluid levels in your inner ear. This new research is exploring the possibility that balance disorders could be spotted and maybe even alleviated with MRI magnets!

Tags: hearing aids, hearing damage, hearing devices, hearing loss, hearing loss stigma, hearing screenings, invisible hearing aids

As we age, we may begin to feel left behind and even devalued, especially after retirement. We may get the idea that we are no longer contributing to society. Negative stigma may be perceived from other sources as well: our health may begin to fail, and we may feel that we are on a downward path. Hearing is one ability that commonly begins to fail as we age.

Tags: auditory nerve, hearing aids, hearing damage, hearing devices, hearing exercises, hearing impairment, hearing loss, hearing screening, hearing technology, hearing with your brain, listening comprehension

When you were diagnosed with hearing loss, was one ear affected more than the other? This can often be the case, and because hearing aids can be expensive, it can be tempting to use just one hearing aid instead of two. But is that a good idea?