Audiology Awareness: What is an Audiologist?
Did you know that October is National Audiology Awareness Month? What better time to learn a little more about what an audiologist does and how they can help you stay healthy and connected to the world around you! What Does an Audiologist Do? An audiologist is a medical professional who specializes in the diagnosis, evaluation…
How Harsh Summer Weather Can Harm Your Hearing Aids
Summer may be winding down, but the heat and humidity are sticking around well past Labor Day. In addition to liberally applying sunscreen to keep your skin safe and drinking excess amounts of water to avoid dehydration, you should consider taking extra precautions to ensure your hearing aids continue working well into fall. Top Hearing…
Accidental Injuries Increase with Untreated Hearing Loss
Hearing loss makes it difficult to connect with loved ones and the world around you. When you have less awareness of your environment, you can be at risk of a fall or other accidental injury, studies show. We review this research below. What the Studies Show Research by University of California Irvine and Harvard Medical…
Understanding Mild Hearing Loss
Hearing loss affects everyone differently. Some types make it hard to communicate with friends and family while others are easier to hide. Hearing loss exists on a spectrum from mild to profound. If you are one of the millions of Americans who have been diagnosed with mild hearing loss, now is the time to do…
