Improved Hearing Aid Care: Navigating Rainy Days
In the United States, an estimated 28.8 million adults find themselves in need of hearing aids. Designed to amplify speech sounds, hearing aids are indispensable tools that make communication and daily interactions more manageable for those experiencing hearing loss. The journey with these devices extends beyond their ability to amplify sound; it encompasses the essential…
How Can Kidney Health Affect Your Hearing?
The kidneys play a significant role in maintaining overall health and ensuring good hearing. Although the link between kidneys and hearing may not be immediately obvious, maintaining kidney health is crucial in preserving auditory function. Understanding the Vital Functions of the Kidneys Located at the back of the abdominal cavity, kidneys are responsible for several…
How are Multiple Sclerosis and Hearing Loss Connected?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease characterized by the immune system’s attack on the protective covering, or myelin, of the brain, spinal cord and eyes. Among its myriad symptoms, MS can also impact hearing, with sensorineural hearing loss occurring in 4% to 10% of MS patients. While hearing loss and related conditions like tinnitus…
What To Know About Three Common Causes of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can profoundly impact our quality of life, affecting our ability to communicate, enjoy music and fully engage in the world around us. Understanding the causes of hearing loss is crucial in order to prevent or mitigate its effects. Let’s explore three common causes of hearing loss: noise-induced hearing loss, age-related hearing loss and…
How to Prepare for an Emergency With Hearing Loss
While we hope we’ll never have to use them, emergency preparedness kits are essential for every home. Approximately 15% of U.S. adults report some degree of hearing loss. Hearing loss can complicate and add to your emergency needs, but there are ways to prepare for them ahead of time. Packing a Hearing Loss-Friendly Emergency Kit…
What Should You Do If Your Hearing Aids Get Wet?
Summer brings parties at Long Branch Swimming Pool, slip n’ slides, kayaking on the Potomac and many more fun water activities. However, keeping your hearing aids dry and protected while enjoying these activities can be challenging. Let’s take a closer look at some summer tips and tricks for hearing aid care. What If Your Hearing…
How to Support a Loved One with Hearing Loss Who’s in a Nursing Home
Hearing loss is common in the U.S. and throughout the world, especially among the older population. In fact, according to one study, “It is estimated that 70% to 90% of elderly residents in long-term care facilities have some degree of hearing impairment.” Unfortunately, despite the prevalence of hearing loss and use of hearing aids in…
What Is Mixed Hearing Loss & How Is It Treated?
If you’re experiencing symptoms of hearing loss when chatting with friends at All Set Restaurant & Bar, it’s important to get treated right away. Left untreated, hearing loss is associated with conditions such as depression, anxiety, falls and even dementia. Even so, the average person waits 10 years before seeking treatment for their hearing loss….
How Hearing Loss Affects Your Brain
Hearing loss doesn’t just affect your ability to process sound. It can actually change the way your brain functions. A study from John Hopkins University followed 639 participants over 12 years. They found that hearing loss increased a person’s risk of dementia. Furthermore, that risk increased as hearing loss became more severe: Mild hearing loss…
Do You Need to Treat Hunting-Related Hearing Loss?
Hunting and target shooting are popular past-times in the U.S. However, if you’re not careful, these hobbies can be hazardous for your hearing. Below we review everything you need to know about the risks of shooting firearms when it comes to your ears, what the studies show and how you can protect your hearing. How…