Hearing loss is a common problem that gets worse over time. Surprisingly, 80% of people who can bene t from hearing aids aren’t using them. This includes the 1.1 billion people in the world who are affected by hearing loss, as well as 1 in every 3 people over 60 years...
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Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) can be dif cult to detect early on as it often happens gradually. In some cases, the damage to our ears from noise exposure is temporary. However, left unaddressed, noise exposure can lead to more serious and permanent hearing loss....
Dementia is the greatest global challenge for health and social care in the 21st century. We know that the number one risk factor for dementia is aging; however, dementia is not an inevitable consequence of aging. In fact, there are risk factors for dementia where...
Hearing is a complex sense, so it is no wonder that we sometimes have trouble deciding which type of professional to see for different hearing issues. An Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) physician is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the ear,...
Over the years I’ve been fortunate to have meet some amazing people with hearing loss, young and old. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my job and know I’m leaving you all in very capable hands with clinic staff that really care about your hearing. I have learned several things...
Studies show that wearing a hearing aid can slow down the progress of dementia by up to 75%. Scientists believe that keeping older people engaged and active by wearing hearing aids can significantly reduce age related cognitive decline. These studies underline just...
A common complaint and struggle from those with hearing loss is their difficultly in hearing and following a conversation in a noisy restaurant. Understandable, since even those with perfect hearing can struggle in a noisy restaurant. You may want to ask the hostess...
Did you know that we hear in our brains? Sure, our ears are responsible for sending information to the brain, but it is the brain that requires a complete and clear signal for the ears to focus, recognize, orient, and separate sounds in the environment. The fewer...
The length of time that hearing aid batteries will last depends not only on the brand, but also the particular type of hearing aids that you are using. If your hearing aid requires more power, the battery will run out faster. Usually, hearing aid batteries will last...
