PSAP or Hearing Aid?

We live in an era of instant, online gratification.  Need a new dress? It can be here in 24 hours.  Need a new TV?  Hop online, compare prices and purchase in under an hour. Have a sore throat?  There’s now an app where you can engage with a licensed physician, show them your throat, and… Continue reading PSAP or Hearing Aid?

All About Hereditary Hearing Loss

There are several ways that genetics can play a role in hearing loss.  Hearing loss or deafness can be experienced from birth, genetic mutations can make certain people more susceptible to age and noise-related hearing loss, and someone can inherit a gene mutation that does not manifest with them but may result in hearing loss… Continue reading All About Hereditary Hearing Loss

The Hidden Effects of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions, affecting millions of people across the country and yet it often goes untreated.  This concerning trend of untreated hearing loss is one that hearing specialists, audiologists and other hearing health care providers are working diligently to reverse because it’s not simply communication that is impacted. As… Continue reading The Hidden Effects of Hearing Loss

PSAPs vs. Hearing Aids – Is the Cheaper Option Better?

After years of being in denial regarding your hearing loss, you finally faced the reality that you need to see a hearing specialist. You make an appointment with your local provider for a hearing evaluation. The visit confirms your suspicion that you are in desperate need of a hearing aid. This news really doesn’t shock… Continue reading PSAPs vs. Hearing Aids – Is the Cheaper Option Better?

How to Select the Right Hearing Aid Battery

Purchasing a new hearing aid is considered by many as an expensive investment, especially factoring in the accessories that are needed to keep the device functioning at its optimal best.  With so many different products on the market, how exactly do you determine which hearing aid battery will work best for your model while providing… Continue reading How to Select the Right Hearing Aid Battery

Spider Silk May Be The Key To Better Hearing Aids

Can you imagine that future advancements in hearing devices may be dependent upon one of the most creepy and hated insects alive? While most people may simply laugh at the idea that a spider may hold the key to developing more effective hearing aids, a study conducted in October 2017 indicates this eight-legged creature may… Continue reading Spider Silk May Be The Key To Better Hearing Aids

Reading Difficulties May Indicate Hearing Loss in Children

By the time most children turn 8-years old, they are normally capable of reading at a sufficient level. However, have you ever wondered why some kids struggle harder than others with reading difficulties? An undiagnosed hearing loss may actually be an overlooked cause for this learning delay. Many children sit in classroom settings throughout the… Continue reading Reading Difficulties May Indicate Hearing Loss in Children

What is Aphasia?

Aphasia is a loss of language caused by a neurological event, usually a stroke. It is devastating for the patient and family. Since Aphasia can present itself in a variety of ways, the disorder can be confusing to understand as well. Most individuals who suffer from Aphasia can benefit from speech-language therapy. I just came… Continue reading What is Aphasia?

The Unsettling Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia

Over recent years, there has been an increased focus on the impact of hearing loss beyond communication. Yes, it can prove bothersome when having a conversation in noisy places such as a restaurant, but it’s the less obvious impact to our health and our mind that is causing experts to sound the alarm about the… Continue reading The Unsettling Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia