You may not realize it, but your hearing actually helps you keep your balance. Studies show there is a strong hearing-balance connection and even mild hearing loss can increase the risk of falling. With falls being the leading cause of death in adults over the age of 65, your hearing health could be a major [...]
Locally, this year's cold and flu season has been rough. We've been seeing a steady flow of patients coming to the office for ear pain and/or pressure. One question we hear regularly is, "Can ear infections damage my child's hearing?" We thought we would take a few minutes to give you some info regarding ear infections [...]
Who do I call when I'm having a hearing or ear-related problem? Should I call my Audiologist or ENT? This can be a confusing question. Let's help you figure out who you should call when you're experiencing hearing or ear-related issues. What an Audiologist Does vs What an ENT Does: An audiologist is a degreed [...]
We offer this exciting service at Hearing Resources! Hear and understand. Auditory Training? It sounds a little odd: Auditory Training. What is it? How can it help you? Auditory Training is a service we offer at Hearing Resources Audiology Center. It maximizes the benefit of using hearing aids beyond simply amplifying sounds. It’s time to get [...]
Each year, the Sight and Hearing Association puts out a list of "noisy" toys after putting a variety of these items through thorough sound testing. Each year they find toys that are loud enough to be potentially damaging to your child's hearing. Hearing damage can occur at a much lower decibel level than you may [...]
Whether your hearing aids are brand new and you're still getting used to them, or you have a few hearing aid holidays under your belt, navigating the season with hearing aids can present some unique challenges. We have some tips to help you navigate, and some ideas for holiday hosts to help your friends and [...]
It's really tempting, we understand. It seems so much easier to go to a big box store or walk into a hearing aid store and get a free hearing test. A hearing aid is a hearing aid, right? Not so fast. What is the difference between an audiologist and a hearing aid dispenser? We feel [...]
One of the most frustrating things about hearing loss is missing out on conversation. Being told "nevermind" is one of the interactions hard of hearing people have that can cause them to withdraw socially - imagine being dismissed out-of-hand, and made to feel like your comprehension of the conversation isn't worth the effort of simply repeating [...]
Every fall, the Sight and Hearing Association tests a variety of toys on the market to find out how loud they are. It doesn't take as much as you think for a sound to be loud enough to cause damage, and the Sight and Hearing Association has rated Noisy Toys annually for two decades. So, before [...]
Meniere's Disease is typically characterized by bouts of vertigo, tinnitus, and a feeling of fullness in the ear. It can also cause progressive hearing loss. Let's take a look at Meniere's Disease's effect on hearing, and how your audiologist can help diagnose and mitigate symptoms. What's Meniere's Disease? Have you been diagnosed with Meniere's Disease? [...]
