This is the rallying cry from baby boomers all over the country that ruined their hearing going to concerts and listening to loud music. Millions of baby boomers are experiencing the foibles of their youth and suffering the consequences. “My average patient used to be in their late seventies,” said Dr. Ronna Fisher, AuD. Of […]
Hearing Health Center now sells over the counter hearing aids. See them in our online store >>> Who can they help? The good news! Like eyeglasses from the drugstore, OTC’s can help some people. OTC’s are designed for mild/moderate hearing loss at a “reasonable” price. You can walk into a retail establishment or drugstore and […]
The following article, from the May 12th Chicago Tribune, tells how hearing loss can create life-altering anguish for aging parents and their extended families, most of which can be avoided or greatly diminished by testing and treatment. I watched male loved ones deny their hearing loss. Left untreated, it devastated their lives. Purging closets bursting […]
Did you know that 1 in 10 people in the US have diabetes? That’s 34.2 million Americans! Diabetes causes a partial or absolute deficiency of insulin. Insulin is responsible for creating enzymes that break down fat, starches, and sugar in the blood. An increase in blood sugar damages the inner lining of arteries. The body […]
Whether you are a new patient that hasn’t had a hearing test since 3rd grade, or a patient who has been wearing hearing aids for years, you probably think you’re doing just fine. Well maybe you are and maybe you’re not! The thing is, you probably don’t even know. Who knows you better than anyone? […]
5 Summer Activities That Can Permanently Cause Damage and Alter Your Life Fireworks From Memorial Day to Labor Day, elaborate firework displays reign supreme. Most fireworks have sound upwards of 125 dB, (think diesel engines or the level of sound which actually causes pain), easily causing permanent hearing damage. Outdoor Concerts Summer festivals, outdoor […]
In the past year, the phrase “staying in” has taken on a new meaning. The general public was encouraged to stay in their homes to reduce the spread of COVID-19, a recommendation that stayed in effect for months. For some, their duration of the “stay-at-home” orders were spent with immediate family. For others, it brought […]
Itchy, Itchy Ears: Common Causes and Solutions By Dr. Hilary MacCrae, Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA When asking about ears, every audiologist has heard this: “My ears don’t hurt, but they itch a lot!” Whether or not a person uses hearing aids, itching in the ears is very common. But why? A lot of things can cause […]
The Ear is the Window to the Heart Learn what your hearing can tell us about your heart health! Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States today. According to the CDC, one person dies every 36 seconds from cardiovascular disease. The term “heart disease” can […]
It is time to review your benefits and coverage as the end of the year approaches. Maximizing your tax-free dollars and planning for the New Year is a smart move. Flex Spending Accounts for Hearing– Use it or lose it. Any remaining tax free, money you put in your flex spending account will disappear at the […]
Studies now show significant changes in the brains of those with early stage hearing loss in comparison with those whose hearing is normal. Specifically, even with minimal auditory deprivation, the brain actually re-organizes itself, which results in poorer speech processing in noise and deterioration of cognitive functioning.
It’s been a difficult, trying year – but now the Holidays are here. Hopefully it will be a joyous time to share with your family, and it might be the only time all year you get together with your whole family. Of course, you want to talk to everyone, get to know new additions (spouses, […]