Pediatric Hearing Aids and Loss: What Parents Should Know
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Pediatric hearing loss is a prevalent condition affecting many families worldwide. According to the CDC, about 1 to 3 out of every 1,000 children in the United States are born with detectable hearing loss in one or both ears. Understanding the nuances of pediatric hearing aids and loss is crucial for parents navigating this challenging…
The Importance of Selective Hearing in Communication
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You might have heard the term “selective hearing” in the past, often with a negative connotation, suggesting that someone only hears what they choose to hear. For example, someone might say that a person listening to a speech and only hearing the compliments but never the criticisms has selective hearing. However, selective hearing in a…
Preparing for the Emotional Introduction To Hearing Aids
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Nearly 20% of the global population lives with hearing loss. If you have been living with hearing loss for weeks or even years, seeking treatment can be an emotional experience. Navigating the Emotional Journey With Hearing Aids Following a hearing test, your provider may recommend hearing aids, a common treatment form used to mitigate the…
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Hearing: What Is the Connection?
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There are many factors that can contribute to the development of hearing loss, including ototoxic medications, loud noise exposure, physical trauma and gradual changes (as a result of aging) to the inner or middle ear and the nerve pathways leading to the brain. Age-related hearing loss is the most common sensory deficit in older adults….
How To Make Hearing Protection a Priority in 2024
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Approximately 12.5% of children aged six to 19 and 17% of adults aged 20 to 69 have suffered permanent hearing damage from excessive noise exposure. Those with hearing loss often suffer negative ramifications in their work, school, personal relationships and mental health. While hearing aids are an effective treatment option that can help mitigate the…
How Hearing Aids Can Strengthen Your Friendships
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Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, is common among older adults. Nearly 25% of people aged 65-74 have disabling hearing loss. If you have age-related hearing loss, you may struggle to converse with friends and family. When you can’t regularly hear conversations, it makes it harder to connect with those around you. Hearing aids have technologies…
How Does Hypertension Affect Hearing Loss?
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Comorbidity is the simultaneous presence of two or more diseases or illnesses in one person. Comorbidity does not always equal causation but may help to explain why two conditions often present together. Hearing loss has many comorbidities, but one common example is hypertension or high blood pressure. What Is Hypertension? A patient is considered hypertensive…
Tips for Train Travel With Hearing Aids
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Train travel can be a great way to get to your destination while seeing the country. Whether you’re going from King Street Station to Woodinville or riding off on a seven-day cross-country trip, knowing how to accommodate for your hearing loss and keep your hearing aids safe and sound can help you enjoy your ride…
Understanding the Different Types of Hearing Aids
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Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from the use of hearing aids. If you’ve decided to begin your hearing treatment journey, you’ll likely have questions about choosing the right device. We’ve broken down the different types of hearing aid styles and features below to help provide guidance as you make your choice. Hearing Aid…
How to Help Your Grandchildren Understand Your Hearing Aids
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports, “Among adults aged 45 and over, hearing difficulties increased with age among men and women.” If you’re among this age group and wear hearing aids, you may be wondering how to help your grandchildren understand why you’re wearing them. We review how to do this below….