Tinnitus can profoundly impact a person’s mental health. Reports of suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, and trouble sleeping are not uncommon. The exact cause of tinnitus is unknown. Whether the mental illness is a contributing factor to tinnitus or if it is a result of tinnitus is also unknown. The real issue with tinnitus is a… Continue reading Tackling Tinnitus and Mental Health

“On the fifth day, which was a Sunday, it rained very hard. I like it when it rains hard. It sounds like white noise everywhere, which is like silence but not empty.” – Mark Haddon, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time White noise is a curious thing. It is noise, but at… Continue reading Could White Noise Help Us Hear Better?

Beginning in 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) no longer enforces the need for a medical assessment before amplification. This policy opens up the door for alternative self-test diagnostics and hearing devices, which has the potential to increase the initial access to hearing care via the use of hearing aid apps. Helpful Functions… Continue reading Exploring Hearing Apps And What They Can Offer To The Person With Hearing Loss

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 Oliver Audiology is Proud to Support Doctors Without Borders

Imagine if sound waves could damage you down to your very cells or if certain frequencies could cause pain, depression, and even stroke. It may sound like a science fiction movie in which the villain has created the ultimate weapon, or a futuristic dystopian government has developed a terrible new way to control its population.… Continue reading What is Vibroacoustic Disease?

If you have hearing loss, have met with a hearing professional, and have chosen to use hearing aids, congratulations! Hearing aids can help you hear better than you have in perhaps quite some time. However, some people don’t like to wear their hearing aids, or they stop wearing them after a while. Is that you?… Continue reading Why People Don’t Wear Their Hearing Aids & How to Make the Transition to Hearing Aids Easier

There is no cure for hearing loss. At least not yet. But companies around the globe are racing to find one. With hundreds of millions of people in the world diagnosed with hearing loss, it’s no surprise that each new research finding and potential solution makes headlines and offers promise. While we often focus on… Continue reading Inner Ear Drug Delivery Could Change Everything for Hearing Loss

If you noticed that you seemed to not be hearing as well as you used to, what would you do? If the issue were noticeable and risked interfering with your normal quality of life, you would probably decide to schedule an appointment with an audiologist. After all, you trust an audiologist to be able to… Continue reading How Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Will Change the Way You Seek Hearing Loss Treatment

If you have health insurance and have tried to get your hearing aids covered through it, you know that it’s difficult, if not all-together impossible. Insurance companies rarely cover hearing aids despite the extensive research now showing that they may play a vital role in total health and well-being. But could that be changing? If… Continue reading Insurance Company Introduces Plan to Cover Hearing Aids

If you have a child who is deaf or hard of hearing, you know how difficult it is to ensure that your child is given all of the same opportunities as a child with normal hearing. Research has shown that in addition to the effects hearing loss has on a child’s social life, hearing loss… Continue reading School is back in session! Two new laws make a difference for deaf and hard-of-hearing children.