There’s nothing like National Protect Your Hearing Month in October to bring two important passions together — hearing health and hunting. If you love being in the great outdoors to get that perfect shot, we want to help you make it happen without hearing loss. Here’s what you need to know about safeguarding your ears while maintaining your A-game. What’s …
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Tinnitus: Common, Constant, Incurable — but Very Manageable
Oct 08, 2020
Tinnitus is a fairly common medical malady that afflicts many people in mild forms, although they may not always be aware of it. As many as 50 to 60 million people are affected by a phantom ringing, whistling, or buzzing noise that is usually only perceived by them. A much smaller percentage (usually 1 to 2 percent) describes the condition …
Read MoreEarly Hearing Loss Screenings Can Prevent Developmental Delays in Children
Sep 10, 2020
Hearing plays a critical role in a child’s cognitive, social, and emotional development. If hearing loss goes undiagnosed, serious delays can occur, and speech and ability to understand language can be affected. Early detection and intervention can minimize the negative impacts of hearing loss. In order to identify hearing loss and provide intervention before the age of six months, each state has …
Read MoreOtotoxicity and The Risk of Chemical Exposure Related to Hearing Loss
Aug 08, 2020
While noise is the single greatest cause of occupational hearing loss, other components that can affect healthy hearing often fly under the radar of unsuspecting employees and, in some cases, business owners who aren’t fully aware of the dangers that some toxins represent to workers. Chemicals, metals, solvents, asphyxiants, and heat may play a larger role in hearing loss than …
Read MoreStuck at home? We are too!
Mar 27, 2020
Hi there! While we are all resigned to this new reality, it can be super frustrating if your hearing system isn’t working properly. Even though our doors are locked we have devised a mail-in system so we can take care of you. Using a high-performance UV system, we are sanitizing your equipment before we mail it back to you so …
Read MoreConfidently Connect Your World With AGXR Q
Mar 22, 2019
I see a lot of the latest hearing technology, and I must say the AGXR Q is a recent standout. I’m excited to tell you about it because I think it will keep you confident in the moments that matter most to you. Why does it stand out to me? Let’s take a look. Richer Sound Experience With the new …
Read MoreThe Effect of Hearing Aids on Dementia
Mar 22, 2019
Treating your hearing loss benefits your life in ways you might not have considered, such as greater confidence, better physical health, and stronger relationships. Did you know it also has a positive impact on dementia? Hearing Loss and Dementia In 2011 a landmark study by Frank Lin and colleagues clearly linked hearing loss and dementia. Since then, study results have been mixed regarding …
Read MorePaw-nder This: Hearing Loss Also Affects Our Canine Fur-ends
Mar 22, 2019
Dogs. They’re just like us. They’re gaga for treats. They love it when the mail comes. And they’re always down for some playtime in the park. But did you know? Man’s best friend has something else in common with us humans: hearing loss. HOW COMMON IS HEARING LOSS IN DOGS? With an estimated 20 percent of Americans 12 and older, …
Read MoreHeart Health and Hearing: An Unlikely Relationship
Feb 12, 2019
It might seem a little strange that your audiologist is interested in your heart health. Yes, she thinks you’re wonderful and wants you to be healthy, but she also knows that there is a direct relationship between your hearing and your cardiovascular health. What’s The Link? Your inner ear (cochlea) is tiny! About the size of an aspirin tablet. And …
Read MoreBeyond the Ear: Auditory Processing and Working Memory
Jan 14, 2019
Auditory Processing and Working Memory “I can hear, I just can’t understand.” Sound familiar? As an audiologist, I hear this complaint many times a day. It can be difficult, in the rush of a hearing appointment, to stop and talk about the importance of auditory processing. The focus of most of my time with patients is on the hearing aids or …
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