In 1906, Alzheimer’s Disease was first described by Dr. Alois Alzheimer in his patient, known as August D.: signs of memory loss, paranoia, and psychological …
Accommodating Your Loved Ones with Hearing Loss for Thanksgiving
It’s that time of year again, the time to share a feast with loved ones, remember what we’re thankful for, and eat tremendous amounts of …
How to Fix Common Hearing Aid Problems
Smaller and far more sophisticated than they used to be, hearing aids fit more seamlessly into our lives than ever before. Millions of people across …
Rates of Hearing Loss Dropping in Younger Populations
In some ways, we live in a much noisier world than we used to. From traffic sounds to loud music in restaurants and bars, to …
For Athletes, a Hearing Test Could Identify Concussion
Now that football season is officially underway, there is no doubt the conversation will soon turn to the harmful and long-term effects of concussions. Whether …
Save Your Hearing with Custom Protection
Hearing is a lot like the line from that Joni Mitchell song: “Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you’ve got …
Why You Should Choose a Licensed Hearing Professional
Introduced in Congress a few months ago, the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017 was approved by the Senate and signed into law by the …
Could Spicy Foods Cause Temporary Deafness?
The Carolina Reaper, the Trinidad Scorpion, the Naga Viper, the Ghost. You may be familiar with these names–some of the world’s hottest peppers–and you may …
How Does the Brain Respond to Hearing Loss?
Did you know that hearing actually happens in the brain? While our ears do play an important part in conducting sound, it is our brains …
Visor Card for People with Hearing Loss
When you’re on the road, the last thing you want to see is flashing police lights behind you, pulling you over. If you’re a driver …