What Hearing Protection Is Available and How Do You Use It?
It is estimated that approximately 18% of adults aged 20–69 have speech frequency hearing loss due to prolonged exposure to loud noises at work. And once your hearing is damaged, you can’t get it back. Hence, it’s important to know and understand what hearing protection may be available to you and use it appropriately to…
What Is the Impact of Concussions on Sound Processing?
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that affects your brain function. In 2020, approximately 6.8% of children aged 17 and younger experienced symptoms from a concussion or other traumatic brain injury. While many people have experienced a bump or jolt to the head from an errant soccer ball at Caras Park or…
Can Eating Healthy Reduce Your Hearing Loss Risk?
A recent study has shown how well you eat can impact slowing age-related hearing loss. The study by Brigham and Women’s Hospital concluded that women with healthier diets had less hearing loss than those with a less healthy diet. Stock up on fresh produce at Missoula Farmer’s Market to promote your long-term hearing health. Impact of a…
When Should You Get New Hearing Aids?
If you use hearing aids, it’s important to know when it’s time to upgrade to a new pair. Let’s take a look at a few scenarios that may call for new hearing aids. You’ve Had Your Hearing Aids for More Than Five Years Most devices have shelf lives including hearing aids. Proper care and maintenance…
How Hearing Aids Help With Speech Recognition
Hearing loss makes it harder to recognize speech, negatively affecting your communication ability. If you’re having trouble following along during work meetings or conversing with friends when out to eat at The Old Post, read more to learn how hearing aids can help! How Hearing Loss Affects Speech Recognition One of the earliest signs of…
Seven Great Reasons To Wear Hearing Aids
There are numerous benefits to wearing hearing aids, so many, in fact, that we couldn’t possibly list them all in a single article! Instead, let’s take a look at seven of the best reasons to wear your hearing aids. Why You Should Treat Your Hearing Loss With Hearing Aids Improve your confidence. When you can…
How Hearing Aids Can Improve Your Daily Life
Currently, there are millions of Americans who haven’t sought treatment for their hearing loss. If you are one of them, let’s look at several ways that using hearing aids can improve your daily life. Four Big Benefits of Using Hearing Aids Feel more at ease in social situations. Hearing loss makes it harder to communicate…
Consider the Benefits of Hearing Aids this Audiology Awareness Month
It’s finally Audiology Awareness Month! This means there’s no better time to care for your hearing health. If you’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss but are still unsure about making the investment in hearing aids, consider the many benefits they have to offer, which we review below. Better Communication This may be the most obvious…
Enjoy All the Sounds of Summer with Hearing Aids
If you’re one of the 28.8 million American adults who could benefit from hearing aids but you haven’t sought treatment yet, consider the sounds you may be missing. Below we review the sounds of summer you may not be able to hear and how hearing aids can help. The Sounds of Summer Some of the…
How Hearing Aids Can Help You Better Understand Sound
If you are experiencing hearing loss, one of the first things you might notice is that you have a harder time following conversations. It’s not that you don’t hear people talking, but you struggle to make out the words they are saying. This may be especially true if you are out at a busy café…