Increase Your Summer Fun With Hearing Aids
Summer is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and spend time with your loved ones. For the approximately 20% of people in the world living with hearing loss, these events can sometimes feel overwhelming. But with the right hearing aids, you can fully immerse yourself in all the fun and excitement summer offers. Let’s…
Tips for Summer Hearing Aid Care
It’s getting hot outside. Whether you prefer to spend your sunny days hiking along the Barmeyer Trail, driving out to the lake or relaxing with a good book, make hearing aid care a crucial part of your summer routine. How Does Hearing Aid Care Change in the Summer? Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit…
Understanding the Benefits of Treating Hearing Loss as a Senior
As we age, hearing loss becomes a frequent topic of discussion, with nearly half of adults over 75 having difficulty hearing. Beyond the physical challenges, untreated hearing loss can exact a toll on one’s emotional well-being, fostering feelings of disconnection and frustration. It’s a silent struggle that often goes unaddressed for years, with sufferers living…
Give Your Hearing Health a Spring Refresh
As the vibrant colors of spring begin to blossom and the sun warms the earth, it’s not just our homes that could use a bit of refreshing. It’s also an ideal time to take stock of our healthcare routines, including our audiology practices. Whether you wear hearing aids or simply want to ensure your hearing…
Understanding Nonmalignant Temporal Bone Tumors and Hearing Health
Hearing the word “tumor” from a doctor can be pretty scary, and it’s normal to feel stressed at the mention of it. But taking a little time to learn about nonmalignant temporal bone tumors and how they’re treated can help calm your worries. The Temporal Bone Explained Located at the skull’s base, the temporal bone…
Muffled Hearing After Noise Exposure: What To Know
After spending a noisy evening out at The Old Post, enjoying a lively concert or a booming movie, it’s not uncommon to find oneself grappling with somewhat dulled hearing and a persistent ringing in the ears. This experience, known as a temporary threshold shift, signifies a short-term alteration in our hearing threshold, a condition that…
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…