Hearing Aids May Help Prevent Memory Loss
A study published last year in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has found that for people with hearing loss, wearing hearing aids may reduce the risk of common health problems related to aging: dementia, depression and falls. The study is a key contribution to a growing body of research linking hearing loss to…
What Is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
This occurs when hearing loss affects only one ear, contrary to the more common bilateral hearing loss that most of us are familiar with. Below is a breakdown of what causes this distinct type of hearing loss as well as the treatment plans your audiologist may recommend. Causes of Single-Sided Deafness Unilateral hearing loss goes…
Stress and Tinnitus
More than 50 million Americans experience tinnitus. In addition to hearing a ringing, buzzing or clicking in the ear, those with tinnitus often have additional symptoms, including an increase in stress. Understanding the relationship between stress and tinnitus can help you seek treatment and find relief. What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing…
Hearing Loss and Football
While we won’t be cheering on the New England Patriots (sans Brady – forever a Patriot) anytime soon, we can still look back on the last few seasons and remember the good times in 2019, 2017, 2015…etc. But there is a dark side to football – the risk of permanent hearing loss. Learning how football…
How to Manage Meniere’s Disease
Meniere’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear. People with this disorder experience episodes of dizziness, hearing loss and tinnitus. Unlike other disorders, treatment for this condition is focused on managing symptoms rather than offering a cure. What Is Meniere’s Disease? Meniere’s disease causes fluid to build up in the inner ear. The extra…
What Is Reverse-Slope Hearing Loss?
Reverse-slope hearing loss is known for the distinct shape that it makes on an audiogram – a standard chart used by audiologists to measure levels of hearing loss. The low-to-high curve that indicates reverse-slope hearing loss, also called low-frequency hearing loss, is much rarer than the high-to-low shape that high-frequency hearing loss makes. Signs of…
Relieving the Mental Burden of Tinnitus
If you suffer from tinnitus in Chelmsford or Nashua, you know how disturbing that ringing in your ears can be. In addition to interfering with sleep and impacting work, tinnitus can cause a great deal of mental distress. While there is no cure, there are steps you can take to help reduce its impact on…
Three Tips for Making Hearing-Impaired Guests Feel Welcome
Turkey? Check. Cranberries? Check. Pumpkin pie? (Let’s hope you have all those items, anyway. Thanksgiving is this week!) One thing you might not have checked off your list is making sure your home is welcoming to guests who might have hearing loss. We’ve got some tips to help ensure they feel comfortable in your home…
Ready, Aim, Fire…But First, Protect Your Ears
Individuals with hearing loss in Chelmsford and Nashua are most likely to blame noise for their impairment. The cumulative effects of a lifetime of exposure to everyday sounds eventually take their toll, but some sounds are loud enough to cause instantaneous hearing loss. Firearms are a prime example. Before heading out for a weekend hunting…
Hearing Aids Do More Than Aid Your Hearing
Age-related hearing loss is common in Charleston and throughout the Carolinas, negatively affecting many aspects of daily life. People are unable to follow conversations effectively and have difficulty filtering out background noise. Left untreated, many seniors experience social isolation and declines in mental and physical health. But hearing aids can help reverse those risks and…