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Far too often, we hear people say that hearing loss only applies to “old people,” that it’s just a natural part of getting old, or that it’s generally an uncommon condition. These remarks couldn’t be further from the facts. Here are statistics you need to know about: Prevalence of hearing loss in the US Hearing
In the US, approximately 37.5 million adults have some degree of hearing loss. Yet according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), only 20 percent of those who could benefit from hearing aids actually use them. That suggests that millions of Americans who could enhance their life with better hearing choose not to do so.
Here’s something many people are surprised to learn: in the majority of cases of hearing loss, people can hear many sounds just fine, and have difficulty only with select sounds. Particularly, if you have trouble only with high-pitched sounds, you may have the most common type of hearing loss, called high-frequency hearing loss. With high-frequency
It’s frequently suggested that we don’t completely appreciate the things we have until they’re gone, and this seems to be specifically true of our ability to hear. Hearing loss is not only difficult to detect; it’s also tough to appreciate just how much hearing enhances our lives. As one of our prime senses, along with
It remains a puzzle as to why wearing eye glasses—which correct vision impairment—is perceived as a sign of intelligence, while wearing hearing aids—which treat hearing impairment—has been perceived as an indication of old age. Maybe it’s about time the stigma of hearing loss is reversed, and we redefine what it means for our bodies to
When should I upgrade my hearing aids? This is a frequent question we hear from our patients, and the answer demands some thought. While hearing aids ordinarily have a life-span of 3-7 years, there are a few scenarios in which you may desire to upgrade sooner. Here are 4 reasons you may want to consider
Imagine being able to manipulate the volume, treble, and bass on your hearing aids as discretely and effortlessly as checking the time on your wrist. Or picture fine-tuning your hearing aids for any listening situation without ever having to touch your hearing aids. Sound too good to be true? A few years ago, it was;
We all procrastinate, routinely talking ourselves out of difficult or uncomfortable tasks in favor of something more pleasing or fun. Distractions abound as we tell ourselves that we will sooner or later get around to whatever we’re presently working hard to avoid. Usually, procrastination is fairly harmless. We might desire to clear out the basement,
Modern hearing aids have come a long way; present models are highly effective and incorporate remarkable digital features, such as wireless connectivity, that strongly enhance a person’s ability to hear along with their overall quality of life. But there is still room for improvement. Specifically, in some instances hearing aids have some challenges with two
It has long been accepted that there are powerful connections between sound, music, emotion, and memory, and that our personal experiences and tendencies determine the type and intensity of emotional response we have to specific sounds. As an example, research has revealed these prevalent associations between specific sounds and emotions: The sound of a thunderstorm
The ironic part of hearing loss is that we don’t tend to begin appreciating our favorite sounds until after we’ve lost the capability to clearly hear them. We don’t pause to think about, for example, how much we appreciate a good conversation with a close friend until we have to incessantly ask them to repeat
The hearing healthcare industry has two barriers that prevent people from attaining healthier hearing: The inability to detect hearing loss in the first place (owing to its gradual onset), and The temptation to find a quick, easy, and inexpensive remedy. Regrettably, numerous people who have overcome the first barrier have been lured into the allegedly
