Hearing Care Blog
Short-Term Hearing Loss Is Not Protective
Posted May 17th 2013
May is Better Hearing Month and we want to shed light on a recent study led by a professor at the University of New South Wales. The study found that short-term hearing loss after sustained exposure to loud noise like a music concert can be the ear’s way of protecting our hearing. While the results are encouraging, it is important to understand constant loud noise can still permanently damage the ears.
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Better Hearing Matters at Every Age
Posted May 3rd 2013
Each May we kick off the annual Better Hearing Month with a push to inform those with hearing loss on how and why to seek care. Yet, oftentimes, we forget the preciousness of hearing at all ages, even for children. While most of the younger individuals haven't incurred damage to their hearing from noise exposure, it is equally important to inform them of how to protect their hearing.
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Get the Most out of Your Golf Game
Posted April 19th 2013
For many, the time they spend with their friends at the golf course is as important as their final scores. Yet, being outside on the course can pose a challenge for those who use hearing aids. For one, the microphone may pick up wind noise and make listening to conversations difficult. Also, in the hot summer months, many are concerned about wearing their hearing aids and having them exposed to moisture and perspiration. However, we have good news for golfers using hearing aids!
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Hear the Crack of the Bat
Posted April 5th 2013
It's Spring time again! Birds are singing, the sun is warming and sounds of baseball fill the air. For most avid, or even casual, baseball fans there is little that sounds sweeter this time of year than the crack of the baseball bat. This sound symbolizes the start of a long summer of enjoyment and entertainment as well as it triggers years of baseball memories back to their childhood.
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Don’t Listen Up, Listen Carefully
Posted March 22nd 2013
For the 'iPod' generation, potential hearing loss complications are becoming a legitimate concern. In fact, New York City Mayor Bloomberg recently announced his newest health campaign for area residents as one focused on building awareness and action for headphone wearers to turn down the volume. While some have reacted skeptically, this couldn’t be more important of a message. Today’s music players are not only projecting the sound closer to the ear drum with ear bud headphones, but people are also spending more time listening to music at high volumes. Both which can have an impact on the development of hearing loss.
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Better Hearing Takes More than Luck
Posted March 8th 2013
For many, the decision to begin using hearing aids is both an exciting and nerving one. After noticing the signs and effects of hearing loss, the benefits of pursuing a hearing aid usually becomes very evident. Yet, when evaluating hearing aids for the first time, the common misperception is that they will fully restore lost hearing abilities. However, this expectation is not always met. Around this St. Patrick’s Day we wanted to illustrate the steps required to achieving better hearing, rather than just letting first-time users to rely on good luck.
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Hear the Sounds of Spring
Posted February 22nd 2013
So the good news came, Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow this Groundhog’s Day and an early spring arrival was proclaimed. For residents in northern states, there is no better news to hear. With an early spring comes an early return of birds. While snow melts and trees begin to bud, these rejuvenating bird’s songs fill the air.
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Whisper Sweet Nothings This Valentine's Day
Posted February 8th 2013
Hearing loss doesn't just affect the person who has it, their hearing loss actually has a large effect on their loved ones as well. Family members and spouses are often negatively impacted with frustrations from the communication challenges posed by the hearing loss. In fact, untreated hearing loss is an enormous contributor to tensions and displeasure amongst middle-aged couples today. Rather than enjoying their time together, many of these couples spend time arguing through simple conversations and isolating themselves from each other from mere exhaustion of trying to communicate.
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Computer Games That Exercise Your Hearing!
Posted January 25th 2013
Do you enjoy playing computer games? If so, we are excited to introduce a new program for all of our patients that allows them to have their own personalized website as well as access to several online hearing games. This program is called MyAudibel and provides patients with up-to-date content on their exact set of hearing aids as well as the ability to increase their success with use of their aids by playing the free online hearing games.
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Taking on Tinnitus in 2013
Posted January 11th 2013
Do you or someone you know have ringing in the ears? For nearly 50 million Americans this persistent presence of sounds is a harsh reality. These sufferers of a condition called tinnitus, traditionally have had few options for relief. Oftentimes, the best advice would be to listen to soothing sounds to temper the ringing sounds. However, with the new Audibel A2 Tinnitus device, a better option has arrived!
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No Year is Worth Forgetting
Posted December 28th 2012
This new year, make it a goal to help a parent or grandparent prevent any of the causes of Alzheimer's or dementia. One of these causes, unbeknownst to many, may commonly be hearing loss. Recent studies conducted at the University of Washington's Department of Medicine found that out of 100 patients with Alzheimer's, 83 patients had a hearing loss. Once fit with hearing aids, a third of those patients were classified with a less severe case of dementia.
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Hearing Loss Can Make For a Frustrating Holiday Season - Communication Strategies Can Help
Posted December 17th 2012
The sounds of the holidays; joyous music, lively conversation and family gatherings are a cherished part of every holiday season. But if a loved one has trouble hearing in crowded, noisy situations, or suffers any degree of hearing loss, the holidays may lose some of their luster.
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Helping Caregivers Identify Hearing Symptoms of Hearing Loss - A List for Caregivers
Posted December 3rd 2012
In honor of National Caregivers Month this December, we are offering caregivers of all kinds a helpful list for the most common signs of hearing loss, as well as information about hearing loss treatment. Family members are often the first to recognize that a loved one has hearing loss, but the symptoms may appear gradually and be difficult to detect. Even professional caregivers can confuse the signs and symptoms of hearing loss with other conditions, missing opportunities for early diagnosis to minimize the long term impact of hearing problems.
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Common Myths about Wearing a Hearing Aid
Posted November 16th 2012
For many, it takes years of struggles with misunderstanding speech in conversations, not hearing in noisy social settings and difficulties listening on the phone before they seek help with a hearing aid. Yet, several days of strife may have been averted had a hearing aid been pursued earlier. Today, many objections exist around hearing aids that prevent people from taking proper action. However, many of these objections are based upon old conditions or myths. We want to help dispel a few of those for you or a loved one.
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Hunting For the Causes of Hearing Loss: Preventing Hearing Loss with Sportsmen
Posted November 2nd 2012
The arrival of fall brings a sense of anticipation to sportsmen and women who enjoy hunting. Chances are, you started thinking about the season some time ago - maybe even made a checklist of everything you’ll need before heading out for the woods or water. New gun case? Check. Goose call? Check. Hearing protection? Not on the list? If you haven’t used hearing protection for hunting in the past, you may already have some degree of hearing loss. Early treatment for existing hearing loss is critical, and there are steps you can take to avoid further damage.
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Top Questions to Ask About Your Hearing Test
Posted October 19th 2012
Many adults have not had a hearing test since grade school and may not even remember the experience. Today's hearing examinations are thorough and thoughtful, designed to identify and diagnose even mild hearing loss. After gathering a health history, the hearing specialist will conduct an ear exam with an otoscope to check for obstructions, infections or other medical conditions that might affect hearing. If there is no medical reason for hearing loss, the hearing specialist will perform a series of tests, including an audiogram, to discover the cause of any hearing problem.
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Comparing Hearing Aid Features
Posted October 5th 2012
With the rapid advancement in hearing technology it can be a bit tricky to keep up and understand what features are important to your hearing aid purchase. At Audibel Hearing Healthcare we want to help those conducting research on available hearing aid options and review various features. To do so, the following sections contain explanations for all of the feature categories that may be important for getting the optimal hearing aid that meets your hearing loss and lifestyle needs.
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Hearing Loss on the Rise in Teens:
Signs of hearing loss are often mistaken for other medical, social problems at all ages
Posted September 21st 2012
Hearing loss in teenagers is on the rise, and recent reports about the increase in hearing problems among teenagers serve as a reminder that one can experience difficulty hearing at any age. Early hearing loss treatment is key to minimizing long-term impact for children, teens and seniors alike. However, hearing loss symptoms may vary greatly between different age groups, and it is helpful to know what to look for if you suspect a loved one has hearing loss.
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3 Common Myths about Hearing Loss
Posted September 7th 2012
Today there are over 32 million Americans who suffer from some degree of hearing loss. Yet, only a small percentage of these individuals have sought a professional to have their hearing checked and receive a hearing aid, if needed. Having a hearing test is easy and free and can put you on a path to re-connecting with missing sounds through better hearing. Too often, some common misconceptions about hearing loss prevent people from taking the first step in making an appointment for a hearing test. To prevent a similar outcome for you and your loved ones we wanted to clear up some of the confusion around identifying and treating a hearing loss.
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Ringing in the Ears? Understanding Tinnitus
Posted August 24th 2012
For many, there are no sounds of silence. Instead, even the quietest of moments, such as sleep, can be filled with buzzing, humming or ringing sounds. This unfortunate condition is called tinnitus and, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, it has affected nearly 25 million Americans to date. Presently, no treatments are available to cure this condition.
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Did You Know? Statistics on Hearing Loss
Posted August 10th 2012
Having a hearing loss today is not as uncommon as one may believe. However, it seems as if seeking treatment is less likely to occur with those who do have a hearing loss. The following statistics from the Better Hearing Institute below illustrate this gap between those with hearing losses and those who seek care. While we at Audibel Hearing Healthcare have been able to care for numerous individuals in the community, it is surprising to be reminded that there are so many that are not receiving the care that they should have.
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Tips for Helping a Loved One
Posted July 20th 2012
When a friend or a family member has difficulties with hearing loss it can, at times, be equally frustrating for those in contact with the individual as it is for the person themselves to communicate. Oftentimes, the individual with a hearing loss is apt to find ways to deal with their hearing loss difficulties without seeking the appropriate treatment and, if needed, a hearing aid. This common behavior causes frustration for those who care for the friend or family member.
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Proud to Fit American Hearing Aids
Posted July 4th 2012
This Fourth of July we want to take a moment to honor those who have served our country and sacrificed to protect our freedom and the freedom of generations to come. Without them, U.S. citizens and companies may not be able to develop and provide new products and services that can better the lives of our own citizens. We at Audibel Hearing Healthcare take great pride in providing our community members with the hearing care they deserve. We are also proud to sell hearing aid products made by Audibel, an American company.
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You May Have Your Father's Hearing
Posted June 15th 2012
Baldness, freckles...hearing loss? Yes, it seems we can inherit many of our parents' traits, whether or not we truly want them. While we have known for years that different conditions such as baldness, high blood pressure, poor eyesight can have genetic origins, recent studies have revealed more information into the genetic causes of hearing loss in many individuals.
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How the Open Road Can Harm Your Hearing
Posted June 1st 2012
There's nothing much better on a nice day than opening the car windows or putting down the top on a convertible. However, precautions should be taken to avoid harming your hearing while enjoying the wind in your hair on the open road. According to a Better Hearing Institute online article, recent tests were conducted for driving different types of convertibles at highway speeds as it relates to potential harm to hearing. The finding indicated that 80% of the cars produced noise exposure of 85 decibels, a level harmful to hearing if sustained for a lengthy period of time.
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Helping Mothers Hear
Posted May 18th 2012
With the celebration of Mother's day, we sons and daughters are quick to realize all of those little things that our Mother did to make our childhoods easier and more care-free. It's these little things that make all the difference to us as we celebrate Mother's Day this May. Wouldn't it be great if we could finally repay our Mother for her many deeds by helping make her life easier? Hearing loss can be a big issue for many mothers out there and can be easily cared for with a little thing from us by scheduling a hearing test and consultation at Audibel Hearing Healthcare. Imagine helping alleviate struggles with conversations and hearing in noisy environments for your Mother this year.
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Can Better Hearing Help Delay Dementia?
Posted May 4th 2012
This week starts the first days of Better Hearing & Speech Month throughout the country. As a part of this annual recognition of hearing care we want to share some important insights into the impact that untreated hearing loss can have. While hearing loss may be a hidden impairment for many, the effects it has over time on one's quality of life and overall health can be highly evident.
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Hearing Aid Technology Has Come a Long Way
Posted April 20th 2012
As today's hearing aid sizes get smaller and the technology gets more powerful, it is amazing to consider how much hearing aids have progressed over the last many decades. A fun website to visit to see these technology advances that have occurred is www.hearingaidmuseum.com. This site is filled with information and pictures of old hearing device relics that, at their time, provided the best assistance for the hard of hearing. We can be fortunate that today we have many easy to use and reliable options available.
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You're Wearing a Hearing Aid?
Posted April 6th 2012
Introducing Invisible-In-Canal Hearing Aid Options
As a hearing professional, I always find that I am noticing people wearing aids in public situations, such as at sporting events or the airport. Mostly, because it's my profession, but also because hearing aids of the past have been so big and noticeable, and I put great emphasis on the word PAST.
*Individual results may vary. Invisibility may vary based on your ear's anatomy.
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Buying New Hearing Aids - Top 10 List for Buyers
Posted March 23rd 2012
Buying a hearing aid is an important decision on many levels as it is an investment in both money and time. However, the benefits one can gain from improved hearing will outweigh those investments on a daily basis. Therefore it is important to take the right approach in shopping for a hearing aid to ensure you or a loved one get the optimal solution for improving hearing capabilities. At Audibel Hearing Healthcare we offer this top 10 list of tips for anyone planning to buy new hearing aids, as well as our always complimentary appointments to get started.
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Get AMP'ed for Better Hearing
Posted March 9th 2012
Not everyone is ready for a hearing aid, we understand that. On average, a person will wait 5 to 7 years before making a hearing aid purchase, after initially recognizing hearing loss symptoms. Many get by with various mechanisms such as, lip reading or standing on a certain side to favor a better hearing ear, before getting the benefit of a hearing aid. Factors such as cost, maintenance and the stigma of wearing aid hearing aid commonly perpetuate this delay in purchasing.
To help those, who are not ready to make the decision to purchase a hearing aid, get the help they need, a new product is available that helps satisfy many of those concerns mentioned above.
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Tips for Traveling with a Hearing Loss
Posted February 24th 2012
Travel, while exciting, can also be an exhausting task given today's rigorous security procedures. Add in struggles with a hearing loss to the process and it can become even more daunting of a challenge. To help in this process, the Transportation and Security Administration has recently provided some helpful tips on their website for traveling with a hearing loss.
Their suggestions refer to the security screening process and offer some helpful insights. Firstly, they confirm that hearing aids can and should be worn when walking through the metal detector.
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Put an End to Volume Wars
Posted February 10th 2012
Imagine no longer having to strain to hear the television or radio. Imagine not having to upset your friends or spouse by keeping the television at a high volume just to be able to hear a show due to hearing loss difficulties. With today's hearing aid technology, these aspirations have now become a reality. At Audibel Hearing Healthcare we are excited to introduce Audibel's new wireless hearing aids, Range.
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5 Steps to Better Hearing
Posted January 27th 2012
Having a hearing loss is not something that anyone gets excited about. However, with the right attitude and approach, it can actually be a very manageable condition to care for. In my years of caring for those with hearing loss, I have seen time and time again people make remarkable improvements by simply dedicating themselves to getting the most out of wearing a hearing aid. With hopes of similar outcomes in the future I am sharing 5 simple steps to better hearing for you or a loved one to use.
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A New Year for New Ears
Posted January 13th 2012
With ever New Year’s celebration we make a firm pact with ourselves to make the coming year one of better habits as it relates to diet and health. With our many resolutions how often have you considered to recapture the sounds that you may be missing due to hearing loss. Whether it is the birds chirping outside of your window or family conversation in a restaurant, there may be no resolution more impactful than getting your hearing tested this new year!
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Welcome to your Hearing Care Blog!
Posted November 7th 2011
Since this post will be the first of many to come we wanted to start by laying out the goal for this new section of our website. With all of the confusion and conflicting messages that exist today around the impacts of hearing loss, what hearing aids can and cannot do and the process for purchasing a hearing aid, we at Audibel Hearing Healthcare want to provide insights to help clear up these topics. By doing so, we hope that we can help more individuals suffering from hearing loss difficulties feel comfortable in getting the care that they need.
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