What To Expect During a Newborn Hearing Screening
Newborn children use their hearing to learn speech and understand the world around them. Approximately 1.7 per 1000 infants screened in the United States are born with hearing loss in one or both ears. Because children rely so heavily on their hearing for learning, prompt identification of infant hearing loss is crucial for early intervention…
What Infections Are Linked To Hearing Loss?
When you think of common causes of hearing loss, you’re likely picturing aging and prolonged exposure to loud noises from heavy machinery or concerts at the Jessye Norman Amphitheatre. One significant cause of hearing loss you may not have considered is infection. Infection-induced hearing loss can occur in one or both ears and is generally…
How Cleaning Hearing Aids Prevents Infection
Your hearing aids spend most of their time in the cool, moist environment your ear creates. It’s a perfect environment for bacteria and fungus that could cause ear irritation and infection. That’s why it’s important to maintain strong cleaning routines for your hearing aids to prevent infection. Types of Infections About seven percent of adults…
Tips For Dealing With Restaurant Noise With Hearing Aids
Entering the holiday season often means frequent celebrations and eating out, regardless of the time of year. Nearly 25% of people aged 65 to 74 and 50% aged 75 or older experience disabling hearing loss, and nearly 28.8 million Americans could benefit from the use of hearing aids. So, if you’ve ever wondered how to…
What Is Microtia and Atresia
Microtia is a birth defect in which the external ear is not fully developed. It often occurs with atresia, a condition in which the auditory ear canal is not fully developed, closed or missing, resulting in hearing loss. The CDC estimates microtia affects one in every 3800 babies born in the U.S. There are four types of…
Emergency Preparedness for Those With Hearing Loss
Emergencies happen, and you can’t always see them coming, but you can prepare for them. Approximately 15% of U.S. adults report some trouble hearing. Emergency preparedness for those with hearing loss comes with a couple of extra steps. Let’s look at a few emergency preparedness tips for those with hearing loss. Store Extra Batteries Every…
Enjoying Music With Hearing Aids
Adjusting to hearing aids can be intimidating, especially if you’re worried they will impede your ability to enjoy certain activities. Luckily, hearing aids have the power to improve your quality of life and give you the opportunity to safely embrace your interests, including listening to music. There are many ways to maximize your hearing aids…
Can Hearing Aids Cause Ear Pain?
In 2019, 7.1% of adults aged 45 and older used a hearing aid. Getting new hearing aids is an exciting new adventure. The small but technologically advanced devices amplify speech sounds and deposit them directly into the ear canal. They can also effectively minimize distracting background noise, manage tinnitus symptoms and improve balance. For every…
Tips for Going to the Movies With Hearing Loss
Hearing loss doesn’t need to stop you from enjoying the newest blockbuster film at GTC Riverwatch Cinemas. Whether you like comedies, romance or horror, there are accommodations you can make for your hearing loss so that you can enjoy your movies stress-free. Hearing Aids Hearing aids are remarkable devices that help compensate for hearing loss…
Tips for Using Hearing Aids with an Active Lifestyle
One study published in the International Journal of Audiology reports, “Age-related hearing loss is an increasingly important public health problem affecting approximately 40% of 55–74 year olds. The primary clinical management intervention for people with hearing loss is hearing aids, however, the majority (80%) of adults aged 55–74 years who would benefit from a hearing…