Hearing Health Blog

The Importance Of Consistent Hearing Aid Use

January 4, 2022

Hearing, Hearing Aid, Protection/Preventative

I often get asked, “do I need to wear my hearing aids all time?” “What if I am by myself? I don’t need to hear anything then, so why do I need to wear my hearing aids when I am alone?” It is understandable that many would think there is no need to waste battery […]

Taking The First Step Towards Better Hearing Is Hard, But So Important

July 28, 2021

Hearing, Protection/Preventative

It is well known in the hearing aid industry that a person with hearing loss waits an average of seven years before pursuing help for their hearing. This is a long time to live with hearing loss, especially considering recent research indicating that untreated hearing loss is associated with an earlier onset of cognitive decline. […]

Best Practices In Audiology-Are You Getting The Care You Deserve?

October 1, 2020

Hearing, Protection/Preventative

Best practices in medicine are determined by research and clinical experience. Professional organizations that monitor and credential these medical professionals help provide these guidelines. Think of it in terms of a builder-they follow building code to build a house. If a roofer does not use the correct amount of shingles or nails, the roof may […]

Everything You Need To Know About Earwax

April 1, 2020

Hearing, Protection/Preventative

As an audiologist, I find it humorous how intrigued people are about keeping their ears clean. The irony is that we need a healthy amount of earwax in our ears in order to keep them clean! In other words, for most people, ear wax is not the problem, it is the solution! The medical term […]

The Connection Between Your Health And Your Hearing

Hearing, Protection/Preventative

So often I get asked, “what can I do to protect my hearing?” People are often surprised to learn that to protect your hearing, it really is important to focus on your overall health. Many causes of hearing loss can be prevented, such as controlling diabetes and high blood pressure. This article is an attempt […]

Everything You Need To Know About Hearing Protection

March 12, 2020

Hearing, Protection/Preventative

Here in the Midwest, fall often means noisy activities.  Hunting, sporting activities and of course, harvesting in the fields.  While these are all great activities, it is important to remember that protecting your hearing is just as important as wearing your bike helmet or protective eyewear! The general rule is if the noise is loud […]