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What People with Hearing Loss Wish You Knew

In Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Informative by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

As hearing professionals, it is our duty to provide the best possible care and support to those with hearing loss. Understanding the challenges and needs of people with hearing loss is crucial for effective care. In this article, we’ll explore the basic facts that individuals with hearing loss wish you knew. We will also delve into the latest advancements in …

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Overcoming Excuses: Embracing Hearing Aids for a Better Tomorrow

In Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss, Informative by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

As an audiologist, I am committed to breaking down the barriers that prevent people from seeking help for their hearing loss. Despite the remarkable advancements in hearing loss prevention, diagnosis, and management, many individuals still hesitate to embrace hearing aids. In this article, we will explore common excuses people make for not wearing hearing aids and emphasize the importance of …

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When Should Hearing Aids Be Updated?

In Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss, Informative by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

Do Not Delay If You Suspect You Could Benefit From a Hearing Aid Let’s begin here with some confounding statistics to put this all into appropriate context. Less than three out of every 1,000 births in the United States involve some form of congenital hearing loss. But around 13% of the population lives with a detectable degree of hearing loss. …

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Avoid These Common Excuses for Not Treating Hearing Loss!

In Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Informative by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

Think about the last time you spent time with people in a large group. Did you find you had to ask people to repeat themselves often, or that you felt like you just couldn’t keep up with the group conversation. This could signal an undiagnosed hearing loss. Hearing loss becomes increasingly more common as we age. One in three people …

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Hearing Loss Cures of the Past

In Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Informative by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

Treatments for hearing loss, like all medical technology, has come a long way in the past 20 years, with state-of-the-art hearing aids, making it easier for you to hear your loved ones and connect to the life you love. However, as we look further back in time it becomes clear just how far we have come. Here are some “cures” …

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Why It’s Difficult to Hear in Noisy Restaurants

In Hearing Loss, Informative, Tips & Tricks by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

All too often the best restaurants are the most popular and that means noise! It’s the ambient music, the multiple conversations from diners and waiters, the clanging of dishes and pots simmering in the kitchen. The last time you went out to eat in a noisy restaurant, did you have trouble hearing? It’s common for anyone, but for those with …

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Treating Hearing Loss May Help Prevent Falls & Accidents

In Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Informative by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

As we age, it seems we are presented with increasing health concerns. For instance, a simple trip could happen to anyone, but as our bones become more fragile a fall could be the start of major health complications. It’s estimated that every 11 seconds, a older adult will visit an emergency room seeking treatment for a fall in the US.  …

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Loud Movies & Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

In Hearing Health, Informative, Noise by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

Have you ever left a movie theater on a quiet night and noticed your ears ringing? That sound usually goes away by the morning for most people, but that doesn’t mean that hearing damage hasn’t taken place. Despite regulatory efforts, movie theaters have quite a wide range of maximum volume levels, as do the master audio tracks of blockbuster movies. …