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Hearing Loss Comorbidities
Cognitive Decline/Dementia Research shows that hearing loss leads to cognitive decline, increasing the risk of dementia in the elderly. A recent long-term study followed patients over a 25-year period and found that individuals who wore hearing aids had the same levels of cognitive decline as people with normal hearing, while those who went untreated demonstrated…
Hearing Aid Service & Repairs
Hearing aids are built to provide many years of useful service. However, regular exposure to a harsh environment means they will occasionally encounter problems. No matter how fastidious you are when it comes to hygiene, the ear canals inevitably attract dirt, moisture and earwax buildup – all of which can wreak havoc with the electronic…
Hearing Aid Fitting & Counseling
When your audiologist recommends hearing aids, selection is only the beginning of the process. Equally important is the fitting, which involves programming your hearing aids and making adjustments to provide the correct levels of amplification for your particular hearing loss. Counseling is a necessary step to ensure you have realistic expectations, and is crucial for…
Custom Earplugs
Earplugs offer excellent protection from potential hearing loss. Because ears vary in size and shape, the most effective earplugs will be custom made from molds of your ears. Why Choose Custom Earplugs? If you have ever used regular store-bought earplugs, they were likely made of a foam-like material that allowed you to mold them into your…
Assistive Listening Devices
Assistive listening devices (ALDs) are portable systems that help individuals with hearing loss communicate more effectively. Unlike hearing aids, which amplify sounds, ALDs work by separating speech from background noise. This allows the person with the hearing impairment to hear more clearly. Some ALDs are used in conjunction with hearing aids, while others work as standalone devices….
Hearing Aids
Hearing Aid Styles Hearing aids have improved greatly with the advent of digital technology. If you’re picturing big and bulky devices with questionable sound quality, you’ll be pleased to learn today’s instruments are smaller, more comfortable and provide sound that is more natural. They are available in a variety of sizes and styles, so finding…
Tinnitus Management
There is no universal cure for tinnitus, but there are treatments that make it less severe. The primary treatment goal is to reduce the impact tinnitus is having on your life rather than making it vanish completely. In many cases, the exact cause of tinnitus can’t be identified. In these cases, symptoms can often be managed successfully through…
Tinnitus Evaluations
Tinnitus can manifest as acute lasting just a few days or months, or as chronic lasting longer than six months. It is often described as a ringing in the ears, but is also reported to sound like hissing, buzzing, roaring, sizzling or other noise. The sound is unique for everyone, can be a combination of…
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