What Happens When You’re Diagnosed With Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL)?

We had one patient come into the clinic in a panic. She - let's call her Rose - called the day before complaining that she'd suddenly gone deaf in one ear and couldn't understand why. We booked an appointment for her the following day. After…

Is Hearing Loss Considered a Disability?

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Is Hearing Loss a Disability or A Disorder? Hearing loss can be classified as both a disability and a disorder, depending on the context and severity of the condition. Hearing loss is a disability that affects the ability to communicate,…

Can You Get Hearing Aids Without a Doctor?

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How Do You Know If You Need Hearing Aids? Here Are Hearing Aids in a Nutshell One of the main indications that you may need hearing aids is if you have mild to moderate hearing loss. This means you may struggle to hear soft sounds. You may…

Tips on Choosing the Best Hearing Aids for Seniors

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The Importance of Hearing Aids for the Elderly in Improving Their Quality of Life Hearing loss is a prevalent problem among the elderly. It is difficult to detect. This is because it occurs gradually. But hearing loss has far-reaching…

Hearing Aids and Cell Phones

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Would Your Hearing Problem Stop You From Using Cell Phones? Absolutely Not!  Is There a Mobile Phone Made for Hearing Loss? For people with hearing loss, finding the right cell phone can be difficult. If you wear a hearing aid and…

Hearing Aids Best for Severe Hearing Loss

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Learn How You Can Choose the Best Hearing Aid for Severe Hearing Loss  As a child, Gilbert suffered from a sinus infection that affected his hearing. Normally, hearing loss from a sinus infection is temporary. It is treatable. However,…
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Behavior In Children With Hearing Loss

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There is a lot of behavior research on children with hearing loss. Much of this research has shown that children with hearing loss are more likely to exhibit behavior problems than their peers without hearing loss. Below are some of the most…
Communication strategies for hearing loss

Communication strategies for hearing loss

By the time many patients come to see me, they're already frustrated with their hearing loss and struggling to adapt. Studies show hearing loss can take a significant toll on emotional well-being and relationships. Communication strategies…
Kidney disease and hearing loss

Kidney disease and hearing loss

Did you know if you have kidney disease you're about 50% more likely to develop hearing loss than the average person? Kidney problems are one of many medical conditions that may contribute to loss of hearing. And when people have these two…
Hearing loss is the #1 disability in the US

Did You Know Hearing Loss Is the #1 Disability?

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Did you know that by the young age of 54, two percent of people have hearing loss bad enough to qualify as a disability? That jumps to 8.5% by 64. By 74, that's 50%. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 billion…