Tips for Driving When You Have Hearing Loss
Riding in the car can be a difficult hearing environment, especially if you already have some degree of hearing loss. Thankfully, there are several steps you can take to make it an easier listening experience. Use Your Hearing Aids While Driving If you have hearing aids, you should be wearing them consistently in all situations…
What is High-frequency Hearing Loss?
High-frequency hearing loss is a common type of hearing loss that makes it difficult to hear higher-pitched sounds. Causes of High-frequency Hearing Loss High-frequency hearing loss happens when the hair cells of your inner ear are damaged. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including: Aging Exposure to loud noise Genetic conditions Certain medications…
How to Protect Your Hearing When You Live in a Big City
According to a study entitled, “Exposures to transit and other sources of noise among New York City residents,” published in Environmental Science & Technology in 2012, more than eight of every 10 New Yorkers are exposed to enough noise to damage their hearing. Below we cover how living in a big city can contribute to…
How Does Hearing Loss Impact Learning in Young People?
Hearing loss can make learning difficult for children and young people. Whether you’re a parent concerned about your child’s hearing or a teacher at Oakland Elementary School it’s important to know how hearing problems can affect children’s ability to learn. Delayed Language Skills One of the ways hearing loss is most impactful is that it…
How Often Should You Get a Hearing Test?
Most people schedule their annual physical, biannual dental cleaning and biennial eye exam. However, it’s all too common for people to neglect scheduling regular hearing tests. This happens largely because most people don’t think about their hearing health and because most primary care physicians don’t regularly refer their patients to audiologists unless something is clearly…
What is The Connection Between Neuroplasticity and Hearing Loss Treatment?
Neuroplasticity refers to your brain’s ability to adapt by forming new neural connections in response to change. This adaptability can be seen in people with untreated hearing loss, as well as those who use hearing aids to treat it. How Hearing Loss Affects Your Brain Hearing loss can change the structure and function of your…
When is a Cochlear Implant Necessary?
If you have moderate to severe hearing loss and have seen minimal benefits from hearing aids, a cochlear implant may be the right hearing solution for you. What are Cochlear Implants? Cochlear implants are small electronic devices that use an electrical current to stimulate the auditory nerve. The device comes in two parts. The external…
What Is the Hearing Aid Adjustment Period Like?
Many people mistakenly believe that when they put in their hearing aids for the first time, it’ll be like putting on a pair of glasses in that they’ll be able to hear as well as they once did right away. But that’s not the case. It’s more like this: When you step outside of Citadel…
A Tipping Point: How Hearing Aids Can Help with Balance
Do you ever feel unsteady when working out at Pivotal Fitness? If so, hearing aids may help, one study suggests. Below we review what the research shows about the connection between hearing and balance. About the Study The study in question was conducted by researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis…
Don’t Let Your Hearing Fly Away: How and Why to Protect Your Ears When Traveling by Air
If you are traveling by plane this holiday season you might want to take steps to protect your hearing health. While you might not think that flying could damage your ears, the noise on planes can sometimes get to levels that have the potential to cause damage. How Flying Can Put Hearing at Risk The…