Hearing Tips
The Alarming Hearing Loss Statistics You Need to Know About
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...
5 Good Reasons to Get a Hearing Test
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...
4 Important Sounds You’re Missing With Hearing Loss
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,...
The Health Benefits of Better 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....
6 Encouraging Things Wearing Hearing Aids Says About You
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...
4 Reasons to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids
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...
10 Cool Ways to Control Your Hearing Aids With the Apple Watch
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...
Hearing Aid Research News
Researchers are looking at ways to apply new signal processing strategies to the design of hearing aids. Signal processing is the method used to modify normal sound waves into amplified sound that is the best possible match to the remaining hearing for a hearing aid...
Cochlear Implants FAQ
“Now I wake up each morning to the sound of birds” A cochlear implant is a small, complex electronic device that can help to provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard-of-hearing. The implant consists of an external portion that sits...
How You Hear
Discover how to clear the way for better hearing. Hearing begins when sound waves enter the outer ear (the visible portion of the ear located on the outside of the head) and are channeled down the auditory canal, a tube-like passageway lined with tiny hairs and small...