Why Should You Take a Loved One to Your Audiologist Appointment?
Medical treatment is a very personal experience. In a lot of cases, it’s unlikely that you would bring a friend or partner to your doctor’s appointments, but in the case of hearing treatment, audiologists recommend bringing a companion. Bringing a companion to your audiology appointment can help you in your hearing treatment journey and potentially…
How Treating Hearing Loss Can Help with Anxiety
Do you have hearing loss and experience anxiety? If so, know that you’re far from alone. In fact, according to one 2017 study, “The problem of anxiety and depression in patients with moderate and severe sudden sensorineural hearing loss is relatively prominent, and the symptoms of anxiety and depression are obviously affected by the symptoms…
With Fall Around the Corner, Enjoy the Sounds of Autumn with Hearing Aids
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “Among adults aged 70 and older with hearing loss who could benefit from hearing aids, fewer than one in three (30 percent) has ever used them. Even fewer adults aged 20 to 69 (approximately 16 percent) who could benefit from wearing hearing aids have…
How Does a Hearing Aid Work?
Hearing aids are small and complex electronic devices that help those with hearing loss communicate better. These devices aid in speech understanding, hearing and have even been shown to improve quality of life. Hearing devices come in a wide range of types and styles, but they all have the same basic components. Four Key Components…