How Will Hearing Aids Affect My Life?
If you’re one of the 15% of U.S. adults navigating life with hearing loss, you might have questions about how hearing aids will impact your day-to-day experiences. Maybe you’re concerned about how they’ll feel, how much they’ll help or if they’ll make a difference in situations that matter to you. The good news is that…
Protect Your Ears From Halloween Noise: Tips for Safe Listening
With Halloween just around the corner, you’re probably putting the final touches on your costume, planning parties or finding the perfect carving pumpkin from The Seminole Heights Great Pumpkin Patch. Amidst all your spooky fun, take some time to read a few of our safety tips for an enjoyable Halloween without hearing damage. 1….
New Research in Genomes Shows Promise in Restoring Auditory Function
According to the World Health Organization, by the year 2050, an estimated 1.5 billion people will experience some degree of hearing loss. A large portion of this is caused by damage to the tiny hair cells in the inner ear, which play a critical role in transmitting sound signals to the brain. When these cells…
Preparing Your Child for Their First Hearing Test: What Parents Should Know
When it comes to your child’s health, getting them ready for a doctor’s visit can sometimes feel like a daunting task—especially when it’s something new, like a hearing test. To help ease any anxiety, it’s important to understand and explain the process in a way your child can relate to. What to Expect During a…
Staying Connected While Navigating Hearing Loss: Practical Tips for Aging Adults
Hearing loss is a natural part of aging, affecting nearly half of adults over 75. Though hearing loss can pose challenges, there are ways to maintain social connections and live fulfilling lives. Let’s explore why social engagement is important and some key strategies to help you stay connected. Why Is It Important To Stay Connected?…
What to Know About Online Hearing Tests
If you’ve noticed changes in your hearing or are simply curious about your hearing health, you might consider a traditional hearing test. However, many audiologists offer an online hearing test for you to better understand your hearing from the comfort of your home. Here’s what to expect, along with why you should consider it. How…
Can Living in a City Affect Your Auditory Health?
Living in a vibrant city can be exciting with its endless entertainment options and diverse opportunities. But have you ever thought about how urban living might affect your hearing health? City life brings a variety of loud noises, from blaring car horns to constant construction activity. Over time, these sounds can cumulatively impact your auditory…
How Are Cancer Treatments and Hearing Loss Connected?
Treating cancer is an impossibly difficult time for patients. While therapies like chemotherapy have been effective at managing cancer and saving lives, they often come with difficult side effects—including hearing loss. Let’s take a look at the connection between chemotherapy and hearing loss and how hearing aids can help. How Does Chemotherapy Cause Hearing…
Understanding Conductive Hearing Loss Causes and Treatments
When you listen to your favorite band at the Amalie Arena, the sound waves travel through your outer, middle and inner ear before being sent to the brain. With conductive hearing loss, however, the sound waves are blocked as if a thick wall is muffling the melody. Often caused by physical blockages or structural issues,…
Hearing Aids vs. Cochlear Implants: Which Is Right for You?
Hearing loss affects nearly 20% of the global population. Hearing aids and cochlear implants are among the most common options to help those with hearing loss understand the world around them. While both devices are effective, they work in different ways and are suited for different levels and types of hearing loss. What Are Hearing…