Here in Florida, we are used to heavy thunderstorms, changeable coastal weather, and hurricane season. No matter the time of year, there are always natural disasters to pay attention to. If it can happen then a day may come where it just might and it’s important to be prepared for whatever comes your way. As such, as a hearing aid …
Understanding the Degrees of Hearing Loss
Do you suspect you have a hearing loss? If you do, you are not alone. It’s estimated that at least 48 million people in the US alone have some degree of hearing loss. However, understanding the degree of your hearing loss is important. It allows us to find the best solution to help you hear. You can find out the …
Nonverbal Cues to Help You in Meetings
There are so many ways to communicate and spoken language is only one of them. In truth, it’s not what you say, but how you say it – conversation is fluid, and often what’s not said is just as important as what is. For individuals with hearing loss, this could not be more relevant. As hearing loss declines, its common …
A Link Between Hearing Loss and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Everyone knows that loud noise can damage your ears. However, there are lesser known causes of hearing loss that may surprise you. Some of these may include exposure to environmental toxins, certain medication, and smoking. However, did you know that rheumatoid arthritis has also been linked to hearing loss? What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease …
Patients with Untreated Hearing Loss Incur Higher Health Care Costs Over Time
Are you one of the 48 million people in the US who has some degree of hearing loss. You may be and not even know it! Hearing loss often develops subtly and gradually over many years. It’s common for people to not realize the full extent of their hearing loss until they struggle to hear in even the most ideal …
Growing Evidence that Noise is Bad for Your Health
It seems that the sounds of this modern world just keep getting harder and harder to escape. When was the last time that you could say you were truly free of the sounds of cars driving down the road, planes flying overhead, and the sounds of electronics buzzing? With the ever-increasing usability and accessibility of industry and technology, we are …
Taking care of your hearing and vision slows cognitive decline by 50-75%
In the first year of our life our brain grow and develops by 50%. By the time we are 5 years old the brain is nearly 90% developed. However, it may come as a disappointment for many that the brain starts to decline as early as 45 years of age. If you are concerned about your cognitive health, it’s important …
Hearing Loss Patients At Higher Risk Of Hospital Readmission
We do our best to take care of ourselves so we can enjoy good health for years to come but despite our efforts, we all get sick sometimes. When we’re sick, in the best-case scenario we put all our effort into resting, healing, and recovery. However, it’s a busy world and can feel stressful at times. It’s hard to take …
As an Invisible Condition, Hearing Loss Often Goes Ignored
Do you struggle to hear in a crowd? Are you finding that you need the television turned up louder than the other people in your family and it’s leading to regular disagreements? If so, you are probably already suspecting and recognizing these instances as common signs of hearing loss. You may have suspected this for a while now and thought …
All About Assistive Listening Devices
Do you have hearing loss? While there is no cure, there are several treatments which help you hear. The most common method for treatment is hearing aids which are programed digitally based upon your hearing exam to amplify just the tones and sounds you struggle with. However, there are moments where assistive listening devices may be the best solution to …