Los Gatos, CA, Audiology Blog
Dealing with Noise Pollution in Your Neighborhood
We are exposed to different types of noise at varying levels throughout the day. We often normalize noise without realizing that it poses a subtle risk to hearing health. Noise pollution describes everyday noises that can be harmful to one’s hearing. From traffic, to...
Connecting People | May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
This May is Better Hearing and Speech Month - a month that focuses on hearing health. Organized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), this campaign raises awareness about hearing loss and the importance of treatment. Hearing loss is one of the...
Brain Exercises Could Help You Hear in Noisy Places
Do you find yourself struggling to keep up with conversations in noisier places like restaurants? Is saying “huh” or “what” in response to what others are saying common for you? Or do you ever pretend to hear in social settings to avoid sharing your hearing loss? ...
Protect Your Ears at Your Favorite Sporting Events
There are more opportunities to attend sporting events as more things continue to open up during the pandemic. While this is exciting and many look forward to cheering on their favorite teams or spending time with loved ones at a game, sporting events can be tough on...
How to Assist Students Who are Hard of Hearing
Hearing loss can affect students in a variety of ways. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, 15% of school-age children and teens (ages 6-19) have some degree of hearing loss. Impaired hearing reduces a person’s capacity to...
Can Hearing Aids Be “Stylish”?
One of the most common misconceptions about hearing aids is that they are outdated, bulky, and all too noticeable. These electronic devices are often associated with older adults, maybe you think of grandparents when imagining hearing aids. But today’s hearing aids,...
Improving Communication with Your Family
Communication is foundational to relationships with loved ones. Effective communication helps sustain and nurture connections with family and friends. Hearing loss can affect communication in a number of ways that can take a toll on these relationships. But being...
The Causes of Acquired Hearing Loss
Did you know that hearing loss is the third most common chronic health condition people experience today? Over 48 million people in the U.S. have some degree of hearing loss. And according to the World Health Organization, over 1 billion people are at increased risk...
How Treating Hearing Loss Could Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, a range of conditions that reduce cognitive functions. The Alzheimer's Association estimates that over 6 million people have Alzheimer’s in the U.S. - a number that is expected to significantly increase, reaching 12.7...
Age-Related Hearing Loss is Often Untreated
Aging is the greatest indicator of hearing loss. Older adults disproportionately experience impaired hearing, a condition that impacts over 48 million people. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 1 in every 3 adults who are between the ages of 65 - 74...