As we get older, taking care of our health becomes increasingly important. One area that is sometimes overlooked is hearing health for seniors. Age-related hearing changes can develop slowly, making it difficult to notice the problem at first.  You may start turning up the television, asking people to repeat themselves, or having difficulty following conversations […]

Have you ever wondered, can hearing loss affect your balance? The connection between hearing loss and balance is more important than many people realize. Hearing and balance are closely connected because both rely on structures within the inner ear and the signals they send to the brain. The inner ear contains the cochlea, which is […]

Choosing a hearing aid is about more than picking the latest device or the smallest model available. The right hearing aid should fit your hearing needs, daily routine, comfort preferences, and the environments where you spend the most time.  If you are wondering how to choose hearing aids, the best place to start is with […]

If you have recently had a hearing test, you may have received a chart filled with lines, circles, X’s, numbers, and unfamiliar terms. This chart is called an audiogram.  An audiogram provides a visual picture of your hearing ability. It shows how softly you can hear different sounds and helps a hearing care professional understand […]

Every day your ears are exposed to sounds from traffic, conversations, television, headphones, music, workplace equipment, and many other sources. Most everyday sounds are harmless. However, when noise is too loud, too close, or lasts too long, it can damage the delicate structures inside your ears.  This damage is known as noise induced hearing loss.  […]

Hearing loss in one ear can be easy to overlook at first. You may notice that one ear sounds slightly muffled, that you have trouble understanding someone when they speak from one side, or that conversations become much harder to follow in restaurants and other noisy environments. Some people also experience ringing in one ear, ear […]

Have you ever noticed that you can hear conversations clearly in a quiet room but struggle to understand people in a busy restaurant, family gathering, or crowded place? If you are having trouble hearing in noisy places, you may be dealing with a hearing issue that is more noticeable when background noise is present.  You may hear that someone […]

Sudden hearing loss can be alarming, especially when it happens unexpectedly in one ear. You may suddenly notice that sounds seem muffled, conversations are difficult to understand, or one ear feels blocked. Sometimes the cause is something simple, such as earwax buildup or fluid. In other cases, sudden hearing loss may be related to the inner […]

Have you ever noticed a ringing, buzzing, humming, hissing, or whistling sound in your ears even when there is no sound around you? This is known as tinnitus.  Tinnitus is a common hearing-related symptom that can affect one or both ears or may seem like it is coming from inside your head. For some people, tinnitus is temporary […]

 Hearing loss can develop slowly, making it difficult to recognize the early changes. Many adults continue with their normal routines without realizing that their ability to hear and understand speech has changed. You may notice that you are asking people to repeat themselves, increasing the volume on your television, or struggling to follow conversations in […]