Wrong! As shown by Science Daily (2011), and numerous other researchers, when even a mild hearing loss is left untreated, it can lead to brain atrophy (a weakening of the brain pathways associated with processing speech and other sounds) in older adults. What this can ultimately lead...
As springtime rolls around in Nova Scotia, many of us are thinking about the looming lawn care of the season. As you get ready to head out and do some landscaping, and you grab your boots/gloves/hats to garden and mow, be aware that one of...
When one discusses hearing loss, most people dismiss it as an "old age" problem, and often associate it as an inconvenient part of aging, rather than a real health and wellness issue. However, hearing loss is a serious condition that affects 1 out of 6 Baby...
Many people assume that a hearing aid purchase covers the device exclusively. However, at most practices, your hearing aid purchased is bundled to include a variety of services and supplies, such as your fitting appointments, regular followup appointments, routine checkups, warranties, and supplies such as...
Cochlear implantation is a proven effective treatment and long term solution for those with severe to profound hearing losses that do not achieve benefit from traditional hearing aids. A cochlear implant is a surgically implanted device, with an external processor that is attached to the side...
Resveratrol, a substance found in red wine, may have the potential to protect against hearing loss. A study from an otologic lab at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit shows that rats are less likely to suffer from hearing loss when given resveratrol before being exposed to loud...
Myth: Living with hearing loss isn't a big deal. It's normal as I age. Fact: Beyond the auditory effects of living with a hearing loss (e.g. safety, missing conversation), there are many psychological effects of untreated hearing loss.These can include frustration, social withdrawal, depression, and anxiety....
Myth: "If I did have a hearing loss, I would be the first to know" Fact: Hearing loss can happen so gradually and the signs can be very subtle at first. We often start to adapt to overcome our hearing difficulties before we recognize that we...
Myth: Hearing loss, and hearing aids, are a sign of old age. Fact: The most common sign of hearing loss isn't wearing a hearing aid (most people don't notice that), but rather saying "what" and "huh?" over and over again. The best way to dispel the...
Myth: Wearing 2 hearing aids is not necessary. Fact: Our auditory system is designed to work with input from two ears, to assist with specific tasks such as sound localization and hearing in noise. Hearing with two ears is also more natural sounding to a hearing...