Communication is a critical component of any relationship but imagine dating a deaf person, or even someone with mild to moderate hearing loss. Is it possible to still communicate effectively so that both parties can get what they want and need out of the...
By definition, hearing loss equates to an inability to hear well, but did you know that hearing loss affects more than hearing? Unfortunately, many people are unaware of this simple but important fact. Perhaps this is why so many individuals wait to get their hearing...
What’s it like when half of the world goes silent? For most of us, we’ll never know. For those living with single-sided deafness (SSD), however, it’s a daily occurrence … one that brings with it a plethora of emotions and challenges. In just a minute, we’ll take a...
In 2017, Congress passed bipartisan legislation requiring the FDA to create a category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, but it was not fully implemented until August of 2022. As a result, consumers may see OTC hearing aids available in traditional retail and...
Arizona’s high summer temperatures can leave you feeling limp and ragged, but it’s important to note that heat impacts hearing aids as well. If you’re relying on hearing aids or other hearing devices to help with hearing loss, listen up. Today, we’re going to...
Whether you’re facing age-related hearing loss or you have another hearing health concern, visiting a hearing specialist can be exactly what you need to get on the road to hearing better. With a variety of hearing healthcare professionals available, however, how do...
Professional hearing protection provided by an audiologist can be a great choice if you want to protect your hearing for years to come. In fact, many people with noise-induced hearing loss admit they wish they’d known about and used hearing protection before it was...
Has your child had a hearing screening recently? If not, now is the perfect time to schedule one. Hearing tests are especially important for school children as hearing plays a key role in the learning process. Today, we’ll walk you through some of the top reasons why...
ADHD can be a common diagnosis for children, but undiagnosed hearing loss could be the reason for developmental delays. If you’ve noticed that your child has difficulty paying attention in the classroom, or that they can’t seem to focus on class assignments, it might...
It’s been less than a year since over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids first hit retail store shelves. And among those models that are currently available, the Sony CRE-C10 OTC hearing aids have become a popular option. Here, we’ll take a closer look at what...