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…
Start 2021 with Healthy Hearing
New Year’s is the time for a fresh start. While many people use this time to make resolutions related to weight loss or to set goals to kick a bad habit, many overlook an important aspect of their wellbeing: their hearing health. Start this year off right by caring for your hearing. Why It’s Important…
Overcoming Hearing Loss in the Workplace
The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) reports that of the 48 million Americans with hearing loss, nearly 60% are in the workplace or an educational setting. While these can be challenging settings for a person with a hearing impairment, with the proper accommodations, you can be just as productive and efficient as your colleagues…