Los Gatos, CA, Audiology Blog
Hearing Aids Could Mitigate Cognitive Decline in Older People
Hearing loss isn’t an isolated issue. It doesn’t just make it harder for us to follow conversations, or hear in noisy settings like a family dinner party or a crowded restaurant. Hearing loss is linked to cognitive decline in older people. Living with untreated...
A Link Between Stress and Hearing Loss
Are you feeling stressed? Stress affects millions of Americans. Chronic stress can lead to a number of health problems, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and even diabetes. Stress is also linked to hearing loss. What is Stress? Stress is your body’s physical...
Chronic Tinnitus, Anxiety & Depression
Tinnitus, that annoying ringing or buzzing sound that only you can hear, affects millions of Americans. Just because no one else can hear the sound, doesn’t mean you’re going crazy. Tinnitus may be all in your head, but it has a big impact on your overall health, and...
Undertreated & Undiagnosed: Age-Related Hearing Loss
Hearing loss affects people of all ages, but seniors have higher rates of hearing loss than younger adults. In fact, two thirds of all seniors over the age of 75 have hearing loss. Sadly, age-related hearing loss is often underdiagnosed and undertreated. Age-Related...
Sounds That Could Harm Your Hearing
Noise induced hearing loss is one of the most common kinds of hearing loss. Adults, teens, and even children can have noise induced hearing loss. Here’s everything you need to know about decibels, and some of the sounds that could harm your hearing. What is Noise...
Getting to Know Your Hearing Aids
Are you looking for new hearing aids? There are many different styles of hearing aids, and lots of unique programs and features that can help you hear when you need it the most. Here’s a guide to getting to know your hearing aids. Styles of Hearing Aids There are...
All About Hearing Protection
Hearing loss is increasing among young people at an alarming rate. Most suspect that the increase has to do with increased exposure to leisure or recreational sound. These forms of sound exposure do not only include activities such as attending loud sporting events in...
Communication At Work | May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
The month of May is upon us again, and we take this opportunity to celebrate an annual event—Better Hearing and Speech Month! The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association sets aside this month each year as a reminder of the ways that hearing and speech affect each...
Conductive Hearing Loss: Signs, Causes, & Treatments
Hearing loss is the third most common chronic health condition older adults experience in the U.S. Additionally, millions of children and young adults also navigate some degree of impaired hearing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):...
Conductive Hearing Loss: Signs, Causes, & Treatments
Hearing loss is the third most common chronic health condition older adults experience in the U.S. Additionally, millions of children and young adults also navigate some degree of impaired hearing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):...