Hearing loss can be a frustrating condition, making it difficult to hear and respond to your family and friends. If ignored, hearing loss can start to affect every aspect of your life, from your success at work, your physical mobility, health and sense of independence.  The difficult part often is realizing that you have hearing loss at all. The condition …

Ear infections are a fairly common condition, especially for children. However if ear infections are not treated or become chronic they can cause serious problems with your hearing.  Types of ear infections Outer ear infections: If you or your children spend a lot of time in the water then you can be at risk for swimmer’s ear. Swimmer’s ear is …

Have you noticed you have to ask people to repeat themselves more and more often? Have people in your life complained that you listen to the TV too loudly? Do you struggle hearing over the phone?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, there is a good chance that you may be dealing with the onset of hearing …

Hearing loss is a common health condition that impacts millions of people. Nearly 1 in 8 people have some degree of impaired hearing in one or both ears. Though it is more common than you may think, it is often underdiagnosed. Hearing loss typically occurs gradually so it can be ignored or overlooked for quite some time. People can also …

We are constantly surrounded by noise: alarm clocks, kitchen appliances, traffic, music, conversations etc. Typically, the kind of noise we experience on a regular basis is not particularly dangerous. However, there are levels of noise that can be harmful to our hearing. Absorbing loud noise can cause hearing loss which nearly 1 in 8 people navigate on a daily basis. …

Though hearing aids are designed to be durable and there are features that provide extra protection, exposure to moisture can be damaging. There are daily activities that you may participate in that can impact your hearing aids: swimming, running, hiking, biking etc. Also, now that it is officially summer, you could find yourself sweating more from the heat. Keeping your …

A common question people have is whether they can use one hearing aid rather than two. People often initially think that they can get by with one hearing aid. This could be to save costs or the perception that their hearing is bad (or worse) in one ear over the other. However, hearing healthcare experts typically recommend using two hearing …

Osteoporosis is a health condition that causes bones to weaken, making them increasingly vulnerable for breakage. Nearly 44 million people have osteoporosis or low bone mass, making this a prevalent disease. Like other medical conditions including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, dementia, and hypertension; osteoporosis has been linked to hearing loss. Research has long shown that osteoporosis can contribute to the development …

Though hearing loss is a common health condition, it can go unaddressed for quite some time. Impaired hearing often happens gradually, so subtly in fact that people may not notice the incremental changes to their hearing as it is happening. Additionally, accepting changes to your health can be difficult.  While it can be challenging, it is incredibly important to address …