Are Hearing Aid Apps Helpful?
Doorbell, fridges, washing machines, televisions and home security systems can now be connected to your smartphone and controlled by apps, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that your hearing aids can be too! There are a lot of hearing-related apps on the market, and it’s important to know which ones actually offer useful features for…
How Does Hearing Loss Impact Your Relationships?
Communication is the bedrock of any good relationship. But when something like untreated hearing loss makes it harder to connect, there can be serious consequences. Hearing Loss & Communication Studies A 2019 study titled “Hearing Loss as a Social Problem: A Study of Hearing-impaired Spouses and Their Hearing Partners” examined how hearing-impaired individuals and their…
Are Bus Drivers at Risk of Hearing Loss?
Exposure to unwanted sounds, known as noise pollution, can have a number of negative effects on the human body. While numerous studies have been conducted on how noise pollution from heavy vehicles impacts those living in the community, there is not much information on the impact on the driver. Until now. What Is Noise Pollution…
Does Hearing Loss Trigger Alzheimer’s Disease?
Scientists have long been studying the effect hearing loss has on cognitive decline. A study published last month put forward a new theory focused on memory centers located deep within the brain. What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? This type of dementia affects memory, thinking and behavior. Experts estimate that Alzheimer’s disease makes up 60 to 80…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that leaves you feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to learn about life changes that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at Hearing Advancement Center, can help identify hearing problems and recommend…
Connection Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Deficits in Survivors of Childhood Cancers
Researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee looked to answer a simple question—is there an association between hearing loss and cognitive function in survivors of childhood cancer? Below is a breakdown of their results. The Study The team of researchers were led by Johnnie Bass, Ph.D. “There has been a lot of…
How to Deal with Common Hearing Aid Disasters
Hearing aids are a big investment. Aside from the cost of the devices, you’ve invested the time to get a hearing test, worked with your audiologist to make a selection, had them fitted and returned for reprogramming. It seems like right when you get things dialed in is when disaster strikes. Below are some common…
What Is a Newborn Hearing Screening?
Practically all children born in a U.S. hospital will receive a hearing screening as soon as they are born. This process was put in place to make sure hearing loss is caught and treated as early as possible. Importance of Identifying Hearing Loss Early Being able to hear is crucial to your child’s development. Untreated…
Single-Sided Deafness
Most of us are familiar with the traditional type of hearing loss that affects both ears, but not much is spoken about a condition affecting only one ear, known as single-sided deafness. Understanding the symptoms and available treatment options for this condition are crucial to ensure you seek help when needed. What Is Single-Sided Deafness?…
Degrees of Hearing Loss
Like most things in life, hearing ability is a gray area rather than simply black or white. Your degree of hearing loss tells your audiologist how much you can and cannot hear, and they use this information to recommend the right treatment method. How Hearing Loss Is Measured The loudness of a sound is measured…
