3 Ways Waiting to Get a Hearing Aid Takes a Toll
Hearing loss is common, affecting approximately 48 million people across the nation. But despite its prevalence, only 20% of people who could benefit from treatment actually get a hearing aid. Unfortunately, delaying treatment can have devastating effects on your health and wellbeing, which we overview below. Hearing Loss Increases Your Risk of Dementia According to…
What Are the Symptoms of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss?
Noise-induced hearing loss is common, affecting an estimated 5.2 million young Americans between ages 6-19 and 26 million adults ages 20-69, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Noise-induced hearing loss is also the only type of hearing loss that can be prevented. Below we review what causes noise-induced hearing loss, what…
Hearing Aid Stigma Will Soon Be a Thing of the Past
Because there’s a lot that people don’t know about hearing aids, they can often be stigmatized. This causes people who need hearing aids to avoid treatment. Fortunately, with so much information available about deafness and hearing loss as well as the amazing advancements in hearing aid technology, hearing aid stigma will soon be a thing…
The Life-Changing Benefits of Hearing Aids
When you leave your hearing loss untreated, it impacts more than just your ability to hear and communicate with others; it can affect your physical, mental and emotional health as well. Fortunately, hearing aids can provide incredible benefits for most people who have hearing loss. We review how hearing aids can change your life below….