The solution to hearing your best is not, purchase the latest and greatest or even the most expensive hearing aids. Contrary to much of the marketing “noise” you are bombarded with, there is so much more to hearing your best than the device itself. The value gained by any patient does not lie solely with a hearing device, but equally …
What is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus occurs when you hear a sound in your ears or head without an external source. Some patients describe it as “ringing”, “buzzing”, “chirping”, “roaring”, or other sounds. Approximately 25 million Americans suffer from tinnitus and each person’s experience is individual. How tinnitus impacts a person can vary a great deal. It can range from a mild nuisance that is …
Demystifying the Cost of Hearing Healthcare
There are many misconceptions around the treatment of hearing loss and the cost is likely most confusing. With advertisements arriving in your mailbox daily offering coupons and discounts, it’s impossible to compare “apples to apples”. Hearing aids have traditionally been sold in a bundled service model. Patients pay for their devices as well as any professional services that could be …
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: A New Option in Hearing Loss Treatment
The FDA recently finalized regulations that apply to the new over the counter (OTC) hearing aid category. These devices become available for purchase on October 17, 2022. The purpose of the OTC category was to increase access and lower the cost of getting hearing help. Because studies show a link between untreated hearing loss and falls, loneliness, and cognitive decline …
How to Encourage a Loved One To Seek Help For Their Hearing Loss
The impact of a hearing loss is a far greater reality than most people realize. Untreated hearing loss can negatively impact our relationships with loved ones by increasing frustration and tension, while decreasing communication, and shared activities such as TV, etc. Those with hearing loss often become a spectator in group conversations and they don’t always see the connection between …
Hearing Loss & Healthy Aging
Hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition in the United States. It is more prevalent than diabetes or cancer. Because hearing decline tends to be gradual, it can be more difficult to notice. With no outward symptoms, hearing loss has long been a “hidden” medical issue. As it progresses, patients note that speech becomes muffled and unclear. …