Exposure to excessively loud noises is well known to cause a whole host of hearing-related issues, including permanent hearing loss. While many of us anticipate exposure to these kinds of noises when we go to a sporting event or loud bar, but did you know that your hearing might be threatened even from within your… Continue reading Hearing Hazards In Your Own Home

As we age, our senses naturally decline. Many of us let this decline go untreated, particularly in the area of hearing. But, what all of us may not know is that tied to hearing loss is cognitive impairment that occurs slowly over a long period. The underlying reason behind cognition and hearing loss has not… Continue reading Theories Surrounding The Link Between Hearing Health and Cognition

As you can imagine – or as you have perhaps learned for yourself – sensory loss, including hearing loss, impacts almost every aspect of a person’s life. While you may first think of how a person’s livelihood, social life, and performance of daily tasks are affected, the impact is also felt strongly in a person’s… Continue reading Valentine’s Day is coming up! Here is an interesting study on couples living with sensory loss.

“We live in a box of space and time. Movies are windows in its walls. They allow us to enter other minds, not simply in the sense of identifying with the characters, although that is an important part of it, but by seeing the world as another person sees it.”   -Roger Ebert If you’ve been diagnosed with… Continue reading How to Enjoy the Movies with Hearing Loss

These days, many of us turn to furry four-legged friends for comfort, support, and entertainment. That being said, while many of us enjoy the companionship of a pet, many people rely on the aid of a service dog just to be able to fully participate in modern society. When most people think of an assistance… Continue reading The Life-Changing Power of Hearing Assistance Dogs

As the holiday season ends, we’re reminded of all the things we’re thankful for. Not only are we grateful to support our patients with their hearing concerns, but we appreciate the opportunity to help others in need. It’s not just the immediate people around us that can benefit from generosity; you can make a difference… Continue reading Center for Better Hearing is Happy to Support the Hearing Health Foundation

With the new year upon us, many of us plan on making changes. Resolutions often include quitting smoking, eating healthier foods, losing weight, and working out more often. How about a new year’s resolution to preserve our hearing? Here are a few ideas to ring in a new year while protecting our hearing in the… Continue reading A New Year for Hearing Health

A hearing aid will not cure your hearing loss. However, the device will help you hear better, communicate effectively, and get more enjoyment out of life. Modern hearing aids are mini computers with extensive high-tech features. With all of the selections and options available today, hearing aids can be a confusing subject for many people.… Continue reading Do I Need A Hearing Aid And How Do I Get One?

Hearing loss is one of the most common medical problems in the world. Hearing loss greater than 40 dB affects approximately 466 million people worldwide, or about 5% of the global population but, unfortunately, many people with hearing loss experience significant stigma because of their condition. For many people who develop hearing loss later in life, it… Continue reading The Stigma That Comes with Hearing Loss

Imagine for a minute that certain sounds had power over you. The power to make your head spin and shake your balance… it’s not a scene from a science fiction novel or the latest horror movie. It’s a real-life condition that affects an estimated one to two percent of the population, and it’s one that… Continue reading What is Semicircular Canal Dehiscence?