The Difference Between Traditional & Implantable Hearing Aids
Hearing aids help about ninety percent of people diagnosed with hearing loss in Tucson. For those with severe to profound hearing loss or deafness, traditional hearing aids aren’t likely to prove beneficial. These people might need to treat their impairment with implantable hearing aids instead. How Implantable Hearing Aids Work Traditional hearing aids amplify sounds,…
The Link Between Mumps & Hearing Loss
There are many different factors that can lead to hearing loss in Tucson. Some of them we can’t do much about, like aging, while others such as noise-induced hearing loss are preventable with a few precautions. Viral infections are one of the most common causes of hearing loss, and one of those has been making…
Acting Legends with Hearing Loss
Now that this year’s Academy Awards celebration has come and gone, you’ve probably had your fill of red carpet spectacle for a little while. Whether or not your favorite film took top honors, awards season is the perfect time to think about celebrities deserving of recognition who have an additional obstacle to overcome: hearing loss….
Inability to Hear Smoke Detectors a Hearing Hazard
Hearing loss is inconvenient at times. It can certainly cause stress, anxiety and fatigue. Worst of all, people with hearing loss in Tucson might not be able to hear a smoke detector going off in the event of a fire. Smoke Alarms Save Lives…When You Can Hear Them The number of people who perish in…
Hearing Loss Can Lead to Poor Academic Performance
When your child brings home a report card with more Ds and Fs than As and Bs, you’re likely to be disappointed – and they’ll probably lose a few privileges. While “it’s not my fault!” is one of the oldest excuses in the book (right after “my dog ate my homework”), there may be some…
Hearing Aids Can Help You Live Longer
Individuals with hearing loss in Tucson already have a disadvantage when it comes to many aspects of daily life. Communication is difficult and social outings can be stressful. While hearing aids are a proven solution, some people resist treatment. If you have been diagnosed with hearing loss but haven’t yet invested in hearing aids, you…
Household Hearing Hazards
They say a man’s home is his castle, but much as those medieval fortresses faced a multitude of threats, danger lurks within your own house. You won’t have to contend with marauding bands of warriors or fire-breathing dragons, but potential hazards to your hearing aren’t anything to be taken lightly. The Dangers in Everyday Appliances…
Is it Memory Loss or Hearing Loss?
If you’re having memory problems in Tucson and worried that you might be experiencing the early stages of dementia of Alzheimer’s disease, it’s wise to get your hearing checked. You might actually be suffering from a hearing impairment instead. Research shows a strong correlation between untreated hearing loss and a variety of other physical and…
Reverse-Slope Hearing Loss
Most people with hearing loss in Tucson have trouble understanding higher frequencies. They have special difficulty with women’s and children’s voices. An unusual condition called reverse-slope hearing loss made headlines last week when a woman from China woke up unable to hear her boyfriend’s voice. The condition is so rare, only about 3,000 people on…
Can You Avoid Tinnitus?
Moviegoers flocked in droves last fall to catch the latest remake of “A Star is Born.” Plenty went gaga for this latest adaptation about an up-and-coming musician and her relationship with a famous country music singer. Whether you were there for the music or the romance, you might have learned a thing or two about…