What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects approximately 60,000…
What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is an unexplained and rapid hearing loss that…
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above 85 decibels (dB) can cause noise induced hearing loss. The louder the sound, the less amount of time it takes…
Q&A: HOW CAN I HELP A LOVED ONE WITH HEARING LOSS?
‘Tis the season to pay it forward — and change a life. If you’ve been wanting to spread the joy of better hearing to others — to pay it forward, so to speak — we’re making it easy, with 6 inspired ideas for the merry season and beyond. GET A HEAD START WITH THESE INSPIRING…
HEARING LOSS & ACCIDENTAL INJURY: MORE CONNECTED THAN YOU MAY THINK
From slips and spills to collisions, machine mishaps and more, accidents befall us all, but did you know that hearing loss might contribute to the risk of injury? In fact, one investigation found that those with hearing difficulties may have a doubled chance of suffering an accidental injury at work or play. The study, published in…
HOME SAFETY FOR PEOPLE WITH HEARING LOSS
So many things around the house are designed to alert you using noise. But what if a hearing loss means you miss when the smoke detector or alarm clock sounds? The following alerting devices are ideal methods for helping your home — or the home of a loved one — feel even safer. SMOKE ALARMS A…
10 TIPS FOR MANAGING HEARING LOSS | HEARING LOSS DO’S & DON’TS
Hearing loss can seem daunting, with its ability to affect relationships, self‑confidence, physical health, and more. Taking charge of it, however, can go a long way toward keeping you feeling empowered and engaged. START WITH THESE 10 HELPFUL DO’S AND DON’TS: Do’s DO know that you’re not alone. Hearing loss is a growing public-health challenge —…
THE POWER OF BETTER HEARING — MICAH’S STORY
Treating your hearing loss benefits your life in so many ways, from building stronger relationships to advancing your career to discovering your passions and making your dreams attainable. For people born with hearing loss, these achievements are a lifelong testament to the exceptional care and support of their audiologists, as well as the importance of…
WHY SHOULD YOU BRING A COMPANION?
HEARING CARE Q & A QUESTION: WHY DO YOU ENCOURAGE US TO BRING A COMPANION? ANSWER: THE SIMPLE ANSWER IS THAT EVERYONE BENEFITS, INCLUDING YOUR AUDIOLOGIST. LET’S UNPACK SOME OF THE REASONS FOR THIS: Hearing loss affects your companion, too Once someone suspects they have hearing issues, they’ll wait, on average, seven years before getting a hearing evaluation. One…