Hearing loss is a very common ailment among American adults. Only about 20% of people who have hearing loss do anything about it, however. You probably know that hearing loss is irreversible. There are a few things you can do, however, to stop the advancement of...
Do you think you could have hearing loss? If so, it is a good idea to visit your local audiologist for a hearing evaluation. This will tell you if there is any hearing loss present, and how advanced it is. If this will be your first recent hearing test, you may want...
Have you thought that hearing aids are unnecessary? You may be surprised to learn that hearing aids can stop the progression of dementia. Hearing aids may not be able to reverse hearing loss, but they can prevent its progression. This makes prevention of hearing loss...
Have you had a child with ear infections? If so, you know they can be scary. For the sufferer, they are very painful, and there can be an accompanying concern of possible long-term hearing loss. Ear infections can rarely cause permanent hearing loss: any hearing loss...
As we age, it’s natural to wonder what the risk factors are for developing hearing loss. Since hearing damage is often cumulative, it only makes sense that hearing loss becomes more common in older populations. First, let’s discuss exactly what a risk factor is. The...