How to Support a Loved One with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss isn’t just a difficult experience for the person who has it. It can affect partners, children and other loved ones, as well. Research has shown that hearing loss can put a strain on relationships, and leave both partners feeling frustrated, worried or unsure. If someone you love has hearing loss you may be…
How Long Does a Hearing Aid Last?
Hearing aids are an important investment in your long-term health and wellbeing. When you invest in a pair, you want to know that they are going to last a long time. Let’s examine the typical life cycle of hearing aids, as well as steps you can take to help ensure they last longer and perform…
What Is Hidden Hearing Loss & How Is It Treated?
Hidden hearing loss is a type of hearing loss that isn’t detectable with a traditional hearing test. Many people with hidden hearing loss become frustrated because they frequently misunderstand people and cannot hear well in background noise but produce a normal audiogram. Below we review what exactly hidden hearing loss is and how it’s treated….
Is Hearing Aid Stigma a Thing of the Past?
Have you noticed how many products are marketed to you promising to make you look younger? There’s no doubt our culture values looking youthful, so it’s not surprising that many believe there is stigma around certain conditions associated with being “old,” like hearing loss. However, with more information available about deafness and hearing loss, in…
Treating Hearing Loss Related Dementia with Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is common, affecting approximately 48 million people across the nation. But despite its prevalence, only one in five people who could benefit from hearing aids actually wears them, and those who do wait an average of seven to ten years to get them. If you’re one of these people putting off treatment, know…
Photo Tour of the New Arizona Hearing Specialists Rita Ranch Office
May 28, 2021 Have you heard the news? Arizona Hearing Specialists has just opened a fourth location in Rita Ranch at the intersection of South Houghton and East Valencia roads. Like our other three locations, our Rita Ranch office is staffed by an outstanding team, offering comprehensive diagnostic services that include hearing evaluations, tinnitus evaluations…
How to Improve Your Music Listening Experience with Hearing Aids
Hearing loss can make it hard to distinguish between different notes or instruments. While this can be troubling for those who play in bands and enjoy attending shows at The Rialto Theatre, there is a simple solution. Hearing aids can help you hear the subtle sounds you have been missing, but they take some fine-tuning…
Study Suggests Hearing Aids Can Lower Chance of Depression, Dementia & Falls
Even though hearing loss is a common condition, affecting more than 48 million Americans, only about 20% of those with hearing loss seek treatment. In addition to helping you hear better, hearing aids can improve your physical, mental and emotional health, as well as prevent falls. This is especially helpful if you like spending time…
New Drug Makes Potential Hearing Aid Breakthrough
Scientists are constantly working to push the boundaries of what we thought was possible. New research on mice out of the Creighton University School of Medicine identified a drug that can protect against hearing loss caused by medications and noise exposure. Continue reading to learn more about what these findings mean for the future of…
Exercises that Keep Hearing Sharp
Your brain and your ears work as a team to help you hear. While it’s important to protect your ears by listening to music at a safe volume and wearing hearing protection when around loud noises, it’s equally essential to exercise the parts of your brain that help you make meaning of sound. Below are…