For most people, hearing loss occurs gradually over several years. Often, family and friends notice the hearing loss first. If you suspect that you might have a hearing loss, it is important to have your hearing evaluated by a doctor of audiology near me. Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) is also a sign of hearing loss and an indication that it is time to have your hearing checked. What are the Warning Signs? Trouble Understanding Television Do you have difficulty understanding … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2022
Hearing Loss as you Age
"My primary care doctor told me my hearing loss is normal for my age, so I don't think I need hearing aids." Think about this - is arthritis normal? No.Is it common for people to have arthritis when they're older? Yes. Hearing loss is the same way. Is hearing loss normal? No.Is it common for people to have hearing loss when they're older? Yes. You don't have to just live with hearing loss because it's "normal for your age". If it is affecting your quality of life, there are … [Read more...]
Hearing Aids Whistling or Feeback
Though hearing aid technology has improved over the years, hearing aids can still experience feedback or whistling sounds. These interruptions happen when sounds that were supposed to stay in your ear leak out and are re-amplified by the hearing aid. The sounds are caused by hearing aids that are not fit properly in your ear or are close in proximity to an object like a hat, ear wax, or another person (when someone hugs you). If your hearing aid whistles every so often, check to … [Read more...]
Hearing Aids offer Independence
“I’m worried that my mom won’t hear if someone knocks on her door, OR rings the doorbell! Heaven forbid they break in, she wouldn’t hear it over how loud her tv is!” Well, that’s a valid point. I often see family members accompany their loved ones to hearing aid consults. Oftentimes their concerns for their family member with hearing loss has been ongoing for years. At some point the worry outweighs their ability to let their family member “sit in silence” and go on living with the burden … [Read more...]
Hearing Apps on Smartphone
Even with the best hearing aids, sometimes people with hearing loss still need some help with understanding what is being said to them. Thankfully, there are smartphone apps available that can transcribe what is being said in real time! One app that our patients have used is Live Caption. You simply open the app and press the microphone button in the bottom corner to start the captioning. Then, hold your phone near the person talking and the app will transcribe what they’re … [Read more...]
Marvel has deaf Superhero
Are you a fan of the Marvel franchise? If you are, you may have already heard that the upcoming movie, The Eternals, has Marvel’s first-ever deaf superhero! Makkari is played by deaf actress Lauren Ridloff. In addition to being a superhero in the movies, she is also a superhero in her everyday life as she supports changes for the hearing impaired. Ridloff is pushing for movie theaters to make the movie experience more accessible and enjoyable for people with hearing impairments by … [Read more...]