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….
What Causes Temporary Hearing Loss?
For most, hearing loss is a condition that comes on gradually over a long period of time. But in some cases, hearing loss can occur with little or no warning. This type of hearing loss is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What Is Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss? Sudden sensorineural hearing loss, or SSHL…
Resolve to Treat Your Hearing Loss (Part 2)
You did it! You met with your Tucson audiologist and had them confirm the cause and extent of your hearing loss, so now what? The next step in your resolution to treat your hearing loss is to determine what type of treatment plan is best for your hearing loss. While this may seem daunting, that’s…
Resolve to Treat Your Hearing Loss
Happy New Year! And with that comes the onslaught of resolutions; some you may keep while most will fall by the wayside. Make this the year the year you finally do something about your hearing loss. Start the process now by calling your Tucson hearing loss doctor and scheduling an appointment. Once you arrive for…
2017 Donation Drive
The team at Arizona Hearing Specialists banded together recently to support the St. Andrew’s Children’s Clinic. Members from all three locations came together and collected clothing, toys and non-perishable food items for needy children and families. For more than 35 years, Arizona Hearing Specialists has been providing clinical support and volunteer assistance. St. Andrew’s Children’s…
Can Concerts Cause Tinnitus?
Seeing your favorite band in concert is often a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. While your Arizona hearing specialist wants you to enjoy the show, they also need to make sure you understand the risks associated with attending such an event. Exposure to loud noises can lead to hearing loss and tinnitus. How Can Noise Hurt Your Hearing?…
Hearing Loss from Balloons?
When thinking of the dangers that lurk at a children’s birthday party, you would probably think of the sugary cake or the injuries from too much horseplay. What if I told you that you should add balloons to the list? A new study by a pair of researchers at the University of Alberta found that…
Help others while helping yourself in the season of giving
As the season of giving approaches, we often think about what we can do for others. While you might not consider how hearing aids can fit into the season, they most certainly can. Bluetooth Hearing Aids Hearing aids have become very sophisticated over the years, with features undreamt of just a generation ago. Nowhere is…