Q: It seems like I know a lot of people with hearing loss. How common is it? A: Hearing loss is more prevalent than most people realize, and it affects people of all ages. Research shows that 1 out of 8 people aged 12 and older have some degree of
Q: Why do I hear some things better than others? A: Hearing well requires that our ears have full access to sound across a range of pitches and loudness levels. Think about a stereo and how you might adjust the bass or treble to improve the quality of the music.
Q: Why do I have a hard time hearing softer sounds, but then loud sounds are too loud? A: A healthy ear can pick up the tiny sound vibrations from a passing mosquito and yet still comfortably handle the massive sound vibrations of a fire engine siren. This is because
Q: Does hearing loss cause Alzheimer’s? A: Recent studies have shown that people who have hearing loss are significantly more likely to experience cognitive problems, including dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The exact reasons for this are still being researched, but the prominent theories revolve around social isolation, increased processing requirements
Q: It seems like I have to turn up the television more than I used to and I think I’m asking people to repeat themselves more often. Is there any way to know for sure if I have a hearing loss? A: Yes. Get your hearing tested by an audiologist! (I promise
Q: My family has been complaining about my hearing recently, but I’m not ready for hearing aids. When should I have my hearing tested? A: A lot of people wait until they’re ready to get hearing aids before they have their hearing evaluated by an audiologist. But this isn’t ideal. The
Q: Are there hearing aids that can make background noises quieter? A: Hearing in noisy places like a restaurant is often very difficult for people with hearing loss. You want to hear your spouse in front of you and not the other 100 people in the room, right? It would
Could you imagine being able to hear music for the first time at the ripe age of 23? Well, the 23 year old mentioned in this story remembers it vividly. This is a great story about a hard-of-hearing man finally able to appreciate music for the first time in his
Take a look at this interesting link from Men’s Health News talking about how hearing tests are The Most Neglected Health Test for Men and some significant health risks associated with untreated hearing loss. Hopefully, this encourages everyone (including women!) to have their hearing tested!
Tinnitus is the perception of ringing or noises in your head that are not really in the environment. Some of the more common descriptions of the noises include a high-pitched ringing, buzzing, humming, or even the sound of crickets. Some reports estimate that 30 million Americans experience tinnitus. Tinnitus is