Far too frequently, we hear people claim that hearing loss only impacts “old people,” that it’s just a natural part of getting old, or that it’s generally an uncommon ailment. These comments couldn’t be further from the facts. Here are statistics you need to know about: Prevalence of hearing loss in the United States Hearing
In the US, approximately 37.5 million adults have some level of hearing loss. Yet according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), merely 20 percent of those who could reap the benefits of hearing aids actually use them. That implies that millions of Americans who could improve their life with better hearing decide not to
Here’s something many people are surprised to discover: in the majority of cases of hearing loss, people can hear a number of sounds without any problem, and have a hard time only with specific sounds. In particular, if you have trouble only with high-pitched sounds, you may suffer from the most common kind of hearing
It’s frequently said that we don’t truly appreciate the things we have until they’re gone, and this seems to be particularly true of our ability to hear. Hearing loss is not only tough to detect; it’s also tough to appreciate just how much hearing improves our lives. As one of our primary senses, along with
It remains a mystery as to why wearing glasses—which correct vision impairment—is perceived as a sign of intelligence, while wearing hearing aids—which correct hearing impairment—has been perceived as an indication of old age. Maybe it’s about time the stigma of hearing loss is corrected, and we redefine what it means for our bodies to engage
When should I upgrade my hearing aids? This is a common question we hear from our patients, and the answer demands some thought. While hearing aids traditionally have a life-span of 3-7 years, there are several instances in which you may want to upgrade sooner. Here are 4 reasons you may want to consider a
By Joho345 (Own work) [CC BY 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons Just imagine being able to regulate the volume, treble, and bass on your hearing aids as discretely and effortlessly as checking the time on your wrist. Or picture fine-tuning your hearing aids for any hearing situation without ever having to touch your hearing aids. Sound