Los Gatos, CA, Audiology Blog
Know Your Rights with Hearing Loss
If you have hearing loss, it is important to know your rights and the resources you have access to that support your hearing health. Nearly 1 in 6 people have some degree of hearing loss, a medical condition that reduces capacity to hear and process speech as well as...
How Smoking & Drinking May Affect Hearing
Did you know that smoking and drinking can increase the risk of developing hearing loss? Studies identify smoking and drink as factors that can contribute to causing hearing loss. Nearly 1 in 6 people have some degree of impaired hearing which affects over 48 million...
When Should I Update My Hearing Aids?
A common question people often ask about hearing aids is how often they should update or replace them. The answer to this important question is not straightforward and depends on a range of factors. While some people can have no issues with their device for years,...
A Link between Hearing Loss & Diabetes
The CDC estimates that 37 million people have diabetes - 11.3% of the U.S. population. Every year, an estimated 1.5 million people are diagnosed with diabetes according to the American Diabetes Association. Diabetes can impact health in various ways including...
Why Treating Your Hearing Loss is an Important Investment
Hearing loss is the third most common chronic condition facing Americans today. Nearly 40 million adults over the age of 18 years old reported having trouble hearing. Chances are, if you’re reading this, you already know that you have hearing loss or suspect that you...
FACTS & FICTIONS ABOUT HEARING LOSS
Did you know that hearing loss is the third most chronic physical condition in the United States? It’s true! Nearly 48 million Americans deal with some form of hearing loss. Yet, as common as hearing loss has become there are still a lot of myths and misconceptions...
A Brief History of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions people experience today. Nearly 1 in 6 people have some degree of impaired hearing in the United States. Hearing loss is expected to impact more and more people over the next few decades. Fortunately, there are...
Why Pretending to Hear Doesn’t Help
Do you find yourself struggling to keep up with conversations in social settings or environments with background noise? If you’re having a tough time keeping up with what others are saying, pretending to hear and going along with the conversation may seem like an easy...
Ways to Accommodate Your Loved Ones with Hearing Loss
With over 48 million people, or 1 in 6, having some degree of hearing loss - you likely have a loved one who lives with impared hearing. Hearing loss can be challenging to navigate. It often requires extra effort to engage in conversations, spend time with others, and...
Musicians & Hearing Loss
Noise exposure is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. Musicians are especially vulnerable to developing noise induced hearing loss as a result of excessive noise absorption. In fact, studies show that musicians can be up to 4 times more likely to experience...