How Can You Celebrate Audiology Awareness Month?
October is Audiology Awareness Month, a month dedicated to spreading awareness and understanding of hearing loss, tinnitus and the services available to manage them. Whether you have hearing loss or tinnitus, know someone who does or are just interested in learning more, Audiology Awareness Month is the perfect time to start. A couple of great…
What Is the Link Between Fibromyalgia and Hearing Loss?
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that causes musculoskeletal pain, fatigue and issues with sleep, cognitive abilities, and mood. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia affects the way your brain and spinal cord process painful and nonpainful signals, resulting in amplified pain in the body. Many cases of fibromyalgia often begin after a big event such as surgery,…
What Is the Link Between Sun Exposure and Hearing Loss?
Soaking up the sun by Lady Ann Lake or running around at the park are relaxing ways to spend your summer days. Knowing how to adequately protect yourself from sun exposure and its associated risks can help remove stress from your summer fun. One possible risk factor for sun exposure is hearing loss. Let’s examine…
Combined Hearing & Vision Loss Can Increase the Likelihood of Depression & Anxiety
When two or more health conditions occur together, they are said to be comorbidities. If you have dual sensory impairment, or combined hearing and vision loss, two potential comorbidities are depression and anxiety, according to recent research. We review more about the study below. About the Study The study, entitled “Combined Vision and Hearing Difficulties…
How Hearing Aids Can Improve Your Daily Life
Hearing aids can change your life for the better in so many ways. If you’ve been struggling with hearing loss but are hesitant to seek treatment, let’s look at just a few of the positive changes you can expect after being fitted with hearing aids. Feel More Confident in Social Situations Hearing loss can cause…
Communication Strategies for People With Hearing Aids
One of the hardest things about hearing loss is that it makes it harder for us to communicate with others. Hearing aids can drastically improve communication ability. However, that does not mean that listening won’t still be without its difficulties, especially in louder environments. Let’s examine a few communication strategies that make it easier for…
Back-to-School Checklist for Children with Hearing Aids
Back-to-school season may be a month away, but it’ll approach quicker than you think. On top of buying new pencils, backpacks and clothing, if your child wears hearing aids, there’s a little extra preparation you’ll need to do. We review a checklist to help you out below. Stock Their Backpack In addition to the usual…
An Audiologist Visit Can Encourage Hearing Aid Usage
According to a study by the University of Manchester, 20% of people who own hearing aids do not actually wear them. This is alarming, as untreated hearing loss has been linked to an increased risk of social isolation, loneliness, anxiety, depression and even dementia. Below we review how a visit to your audiologist’s office can…
What Should You Have in Your Hearing Aid Maintenance Kit?
Regularly cleaning your hearing aids is one of the best ways to avoid repairs and keep your device functioning at a high level. It can also help keep your ears healthy and reduce the risk of developing infections from bacteria and other debris that can build up on your device. Clean Your Hearing Aids to…
Winter Weather Hearing Aid Care
Winter months can be tough on our fingers, toes, psychological wellbeing and even our hearing aids. Unfortunately, many people do not know that their hearing aids require some extra care during the winter months. We review everything you need to know about winter weather hearing aid care in this article. What You Should Do Below…