We all know that aging brings an increase in many risks. Foremost among these is falling. Seeing that a serious fall can be a life altering event, prevention of falls is critical. Since the ear functions for both hearing and balance, it is reasonable to suspect that...
The dog days of summer can be hazardous to your ears (and hearing aids if you have them). Heat is definitely one issue — especially for hearing aids — but the biggest hearing health issue is moisture. Summer usually means sweating. And one of the best ways to cool off...
Wellness is a hot buzzword in health care. References to wellness are commonplace, from television advertising to newsletters from health insurance providers, hospitals, and physicians.We strive to live rich and fulfilling lives and recognize that good health is...
This October, the American Academy of Audiology encourages you learn more about noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) – the only hearing loss that’s preventable – and to learn more about audiology.Our goal at Associates in Hearing HealthCare is to raise awareness among...
According to the Center for Hearing and Communication, an estimated 3 million children in the U.S. have a hearing impairment. A small number of these (roughly 1 in 1000) are born with hearing loss, and a few others develop hearing loss due to a genetic factor. But the...
About 40 million Americans –20% of the U.S. population – are currently living with some degree of hearing loss. The risk increases after the age of 65, which is an estimated one out of three people. Though age is a factor, noise-induced hearing loss among all ages is...
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