Hearing Truth

Did you know that George Washington, our first President and a Founding Father of the United States, lived with hearing loss?  Years of noise exposure while in battle and hunting likely contributed to his hearing loss. Washington would be the first of many who have protected U.S. liberty only to find themselves with less hearing ability […]

Yesterday marked the official beginning of summer! But we’ve already been hearing those warm-weather sounds. From lawn mowers to motorcycles to jet skis to outdoor concerts and fireworks, summer  always has its own soundtrack. Unfortunately, your summer soundtrack may contribute to noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Sound is measured in decibels, and we know that a normal

Questions about hearing aid use often center on technical aspects: How do I change batteries? Are the settings adjusted well for clarity? How is the comfort of the device? All these factors are important, but frequently missed is another line of questions that may help or hinder the success of the hearing aid. Researcher Dr.

Make World Environment Day Your Own June 5 was World Environment Day, a day dedicated to protecting our planet (organized by the United Nations Environment programme). Growing awareness is making more and more of us think about carbon footprint, our use of and sources of clean water, among many other topics. Did you know you create

On the morning of June 4, 1896 Henry Ford took an axe to the doorway of a shed where he had been building his “Quadricycle.” His invention was too wide to fit through the door for the first test drive. But smashing the doorway was a small price to pay to get Ford’s first motor

Ignoring hearing loss has a cost. May is Better Hearing and Speech month so it is a good to remind ourselves that recognizing hearing loss is a first step to finding a hearing solution. The earlier we recognize loss the better—especially for children. That’s why a newborn screening test is standard protocol in most hospitals.

May 3 is National Teacher Appreciation Day, and most of us can think of at least one teacher who changed everything for us. For children with hearing loss, there can be more extraneous factors that interfere with what the teacher has to offer.  If you have a child with hearing loss in your classroom, sometimes

Hearing loss can be subtle—so subtle that it is common for people to disregard their hearing loss for more than 10 years before seeking treatment.¹ That’s too bad, because when your hearing nerves and the areas of the brain responsible for hearing are deprived of sound, they weaken. And that means that improving hearing through

Having your hearing checked for the first time? Congratulations! A hearing evaluation is a great first step toward hearing health. But you may wonder what happens at a comprehensive hearing evaluation. Well, typically six things: Medical and Hearing History: After you fill out a few forms, your hearing care professional will ask about your medical and

Yes, says to Dr. Jamie Desjardins, Assistant Professor in the Speech-Language pathology program at the University of Texas at El Paso, Texas. According to UTEP News, untreated hearing loss can lead to serious emotional and social consequences along with reduced job performance and a lower quality of life. “If you have some hearing impairment and