Does your spouse tell you to turn the television down on a regular basis? Do you have to ask your friends to repeat themselves whenever you get together? Is talking on the phone a tiresome task that you’d rather not bother with? According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Diseases, there are… Continue reading Why a Shocking Number of People Are Not Wearing Hearing Aids
The 2020 American Girl of the Year May Have the Best Story Yet
For over 30 years, American Girl has been encouraging girls around the world to, ?Discover their sense of self with timeless stories and memorable characters who instill important values like honesty, courage, kindness and compassion,? according to their company website. The dolls made their debut in 1986 and the line has grown to over 45… Continue reading The 2020 American Girl of the Year May Have the Best Story Yet
Hearing Technology is Doing Amazing Things
Technology is an amazing thing, isn’t it? It’s given us cars and tractors that can drive themselves, brought us robots and artificial intelligence, heck we can even clone sheep and 3D print organs. But that’s not the only thing technology has brought us. Hearing aids from days gone by were wonderful creations and many people… Continue reading Hearing Technology is Doing Amazing Things
Can an Ear Infection Result in Hearing Loss?
It’s the middle of the night and your toddler is crying, irritable, and unable to settle down. Your frustrated because they can’t tell you what’s wrong. Then you notice they’re tugging at one ear and the problem becomes apparent. The poor little bit probably has a middle ear infection. For parents of older children, they… Continue reading Can an Ear Infection Result in Hearing Loss?
Your Headache May Put You at Higher Risk of Tinnitus and Hearing loss
Chances are you’ve had a headache. The aching, pounding, squeezing pressure that is the result of allergies, stress, dehydration or any number of other reasons known and unknown. You may even be one of the millions with a headache disorder. According to the World Health Organization, Approximately 50% of adults have a current headache disorder… Continue reading Your Headache May Put You at Higher Risk of Tinnitus and Hearing loss
When Your Headache Begins Whistling Dixie
Many people around the world get headaches, some once or twice a year, others several times a week or even per day. Whether it’s a slow and gradual pain creeping up from tense shoulders as you sit at your desk working through a stack of paperwork, a mild annoyance you wake up with on occasion,… Continue reading When Your Headache Begins Whistling Dixie
Brand New Study is Linking Non-Migraine Headaches to Increased Risk of Tinnitus and Sudden Deafness
You could probably bet that there is not a single person you know that has never had a headache. In fact, many of you may have one right now while reading this. Though not conclusive, research indicates that over half of all adults in the world have had at least one headache this past year,… Continue reading Brand New Study is Linking Non-Migraine Headaches to Increased Risk of Tinnitus and Sudden Deafness
COVID-19 UPDATE (4/07/2020)
Sound Answers Hearing & Speech is open, however, we are encouraging everyone to stay home and be safe as we all work together to reduce the impact of this pandemic. We are doing everything in our control to respect the social distancing required by state law and suggested by CDC guidelines. We are not permitting… Continue reading COVID-19 UPDATE (4/07/2020)
A New Maine Law Is Cutting The Costs Of Hearing Aids
For the 48 million Americans with hearing loss, seeking treatment that is effective and affordable can be difficult. Surveys show that many patients with hearing loss can wait up to 15 years before seeking treatment, and others will forgo hearing aids all together even though they can directly benefit. For some, the cost of hearing… Continue reading A New Maine Law Is Cutting The Costs Of Hearing Aids
Studies Reveal that More People Should Be Wearing Hearing Aids
If you had poor eyesight, would you wear glasses? You probably answered yes. It seems like the obvious answer. If you had poor eyesight, something as simple as being fitted for and wearing glasses or contact lenses could have an immense, positive impact on your ability to see, read, drive, and perform other daily tasks.… Continue reading Studies Reveal that More People Should Be Wearing Hearing Aids