What Happens if You Lose Your Hearing Aid?
On my way out of the house this morning, I could not find my keys. I put them in the same dish on the same table as soon as I come in the door every day but for some reason, last night was an exception. After searching for a while, I found them under a…
Four Reasons You Should Invest in Your Hearing Health
While hearing loss is quite common (there are 48 million people throughout the country experiencing it right now), only about 20 percent who could benefit from the use of a hearing aid actually uses one. Your Green Valley audiologist wants to help you see why investing in a treatment for your hearing loss can do…
When Hobbies Strike Back
Having a hobby is great. Not only does it get you out of the house, it encourages you to meet new people and follow your true passions. Before you dive headfirst into your extracurricular activities, your Green Valley audiologist wants to make sure you are protected. Hobbies like attending concerts, hunting and swimming can damage…
Airplane Ear
The long stretch of time between New Year’s and Memorial Day is just calling out for a vacation. Once you give in and book those spur of the moment flights, it is time to prepare. What more is there to do besides pack your carry-on bag and print the boarding passes? Your Tucson audiologist would…
Hearing Loss and Heart Health
February is Hearth Health Month, designated as such in 1964 to help raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and save lives. The CDC estimates that 610,000 people die of heart disease in the US every year, making it the cause of one in every four deaths. Cardiovascular disease may be caused by a number of medical…
Plan the Perfect Valentine’s Day
You know what happens this week – Valentine’s Day! Don’t let your hearing loss prevent you from celebrating this holiday with your loved ones. Who said hearing loss should prevent you from planning a romantic evening? Going Out with Hearing Loss Having hearing loss does not have to prevent you from going out for a…
Tinnitus Week
February 5-11 is Tinnitus Week. For the second year, the American Tinnitus Association has joined forces with the British Tinnitus Association, Tinnitus Research Initiative and TinnitusHub to help raise global awareness of tinnitus and how it impacts millions around the world. Your hearing loss specialists at Arizona Hearing are proud to be part of the…
Improving Communication with Hearing Loss
Communicating with others when you have hearing loss can be stressful for both parties. Even when hearing devices are used, proper communication strategies are essential for maximizing the experience. Whether you use hearing devices or not, if you suffer from hearing loss, the following tips may help you. Tips to Help You Communicate Better Maintain…
Feel the Beat: A Dance Studio for the Hard-of-Hearing
A state-of-the-art dance studio, called Feel the Beat, has opened in Denver, Colorado. The studio, also a nonprofit, brings music and dance to the deaf, heard-of-hearing and special needs community. Feel the Beat dance classes are open to everybody, as their ultimate goal is to create an inclusive community. Utilizing Bone Conduction Technology Feel the…
New Study Supports Brain Training for Seniors with Hearing Loss
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), approximately one in three people between ages 65 and 75 experiences hearing loss. For those over 75, the statistic is closer to one in two. The term for age-related is presbycusis, which is caused by natural wear and tear of the auditory system….