Patient Resources
Tinnitus Can Affect Children
Tinnitus is known as the ringing or buzzing sensation of sound within the ears in the absence of any such sound signals in the environment. It is commonly believed to be a condition that affects adults only, but recent research indicates that 1 in every 30 children...
Social Isolation due to Hearing Loss that Remains Untreated
Our ears are taken for granted every single day. We may not realize just how important they are but even simple tasks like standing and walking would not be possible without our ears. The liquid in our inner ears help maintain our sense of balance and help keep us...
Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline
As we age, several things deteriorate simultaneously. These include our agility, our hearing, and even our cognitive skills. Having hearing loss has even been shown to lead to dementia and diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Johns Hopkins University recently conducted a...
Hearing Aids Can Really Help
Hearing loss is a common problem in the United States today, affecting around 44 million people across the country. It is therefore astounding that only 1 out of every 3 elderly hearing impaired adults aged 70 and above actually uses hearing aids. Only 16% of hearing...
Hearing Loss Has Adverse Side Effects
We may think about hearing loss as a problem that only affects our ears, when in reality it affects our entire life. Our physical and mental health suffers with untreated hearing loss. Our personal and professional relationships also take a hit due to hearing loss....
Hunters Need to Protect Their Hearing
Many people love to go hunting during this time of year. It is important to take some safety measures in order to protect your ears from any potential hearing damage. Hunting can be a loud activity since it involves the use of firearms. The sound of firearms exceeds...
Obesity and Hearing Loss
We often think of weight as a problem that affects us in realms such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Increased weight brings with a host of physiological problems. Did you know that obesity also leads to increased chances of developing hearing loss? Our...
The New Resound LinX Quattro – Everything That You Need to Know
Our job as your audiologist is to keep you hearing your best at each visit. We often ask our patients, “What is it you love about your hearing aids and what do you wish were different?” The conversations are typically the same. Patients love: That they are able to...
Boost Your Cognitive Skills by Protecting Your Hearing
Age has a way of slowing down all the basic processes of our body, including our cognitive skills. Over time, we face health problems such as dementia as well as Alzheimer’s disease, which can take away our sense of independence and even rob us of our precious...
Hearing Aids Help You Regain Your Autonomy
We all search for independence from a very early age. Be it the ability to walk without help, to drive in our own car, or to be able to hear without asking others to constantly repeat themselves. Thankfully, with hearing aids, you can regain your sense of freedom from...