Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “hearing loss”
So, you invested in a brand new pair of amazing hearing devices — CONGRATULATIONS! We’re so thrilled for you to get out there and live your best life! Now, though, we have some important MUST DO items for you in order to experience hearing aid success. Tips for Hearing Aid Success Since you’ve already invested in high quality devices, hearing …
Did you know that nutrition and physical activity levels impact hearing health? I’m certain that you didn’t need yet another reason to eat healthy and workout regularly, but just in case — let us continue to encourage you! Yes, it’s true: a recent white paper published by Starkey Hearing Technologies and written by Dr. Chris Spankovich discusses this interesting research …
No, it’s not Christmas (yet)! And no, we aren’t going to write out Christmas carol song lyrics for you to read. This “Do You Hear What I Hear” posts coordinates with the arrival of the beautiful summer months! The sounds of summer are so special and important — can you hear them? Summer Sounds Think about what summertime means to …
We have some news for our faithful readers: cognitive decline is inextricably linked to hearing loss. You probably already know and understand this reality. And understanding this means recognizing the vital role hearing plays in keeping up with our brain’s health. The Physical Realities of Aging Facing the physical realities of aging can be a difficult journey. And, journeys take …
In an effort to bring you all types of hearing related news and information, this week’s blog post covers a current crisis facing our nation: opioid addiction. Now, you may correctly assume that opioid addiction damages overall health, relationships, and earning potential. But, did you know that continual opioid use can cause significant hearing loss? Opioid Addiction and Hearing Loss …
Want to reduce the risk of accidental falling? Here’s a seemingly random and surprising thought: get a hearing test. Yes, it’s true: addressing hearing loss can contribute to a reduced risk of falling as you age. Crazy, right? A 2012 study showed that even mild hearing loss TRIPLED the risk of accidental falls. And for people over the age of …
Like many people confronted with hearing loss, you may find yourself flippantly mentioning the high cost of hearing aids. “They’re just so expensive,” you may comment during social interactions or conversations with your significant other. But have you ever considered how expensive NOT investing in hearing aids may be? Relatively speaking, hearing devices represent a fantastic value, particularly when you …
Did you know that approximately 1 in 8 children have noise-induced hearing loss? October is Audiology Awareness Month, and in Naples, Florida, we do not often encounter hearing loss in children. Mostly, Southwest Florida’s general population is over the age of “child” and into the realm of “adult,” “mature adult,” or “extremely mature and exceedingly wise adult.” Noise-Induced Hearing Loss …
Did you know Disney World has won an award for advances in media for deaf and hard of hearing? Several years ago, Walt Disney World received an award from the National Association of the Deaf for their use of sign language interpretation at their parks, along with other programs. In fact, Mickey and Minnie’s use of sign language at Disney …
Happy 4th of July! If you’re like most people in Southwest Florida, you’ll be spending today and tomorrow enjoying festivities around town — the Naples July 4th parade, maybe the Moes 5k Run (or maybe not because running is horrible), a barbecue with friends and family, and fireworks! To have a successful holiday, might we suggest doing your best to …