Updated: November 5, 2018
Untreated hearing loss has serious emotional and social consequences for senior citizens according to a major study by The National Council on the Aging (NCOA). The survey of 2,300 hearing impaired adults age 50 and older found that those with untreated hearing loss are more likely to report depression, anxiety, and paranoia. […]
Hearing loss usually develops very slowly, and it often worsens with age. Hearing loss due to aging is usually permanent. Most individuals with hearing loss can be helped significantly with properly fitted hearing instruments.
It is not unusual for people with a mild to moderate hearing loss to be unaware of […]
Signia, the new brand for Siemens hearing instruments, has introduced primax, the latest technology that is clinically proven to reduce listening effort for your patient throughout the day.*
Less listening effort is not a new claim in the hearing care industry. In fact, claims of ‘effortless hearing’ have been around for years. However, these claims have never been […]
We would like to invite you to our office to experience Primax, the latest hearing instrument technology from Signia/Siemens. While many of today’s hearing aids provide great amplification, after wearing them for a full day you may begin to feel the fatigue and strain of listening. With the newest technology, listening effort is reduced so […]
Dizziness may be defined as a sensation of unsteadiness, imbalance or disorientation in relation to an individual’s surroundings. The symptom of dizziness may vary greatly from person to person, and may be caused by many difference things. It varies from a mild unsteadiness to a severe whirling sensation known as vertigo. It may be difficult […]
Generally, most patients will not need any medical treatment for their tinnitus. For patients who are greatly bothered by tinnitus, they may use some masking techniques such as listening to a fan or radio which would mask some of their tinnitus. In addition, other sound source generators can be obtained and be adjusted […]
What Types of ALDs Exist?
There are many assistive listening devices available today, from sophisticated systems used in theaters and auditoriums to small personal systems.
Various kinds of assistive listening devices are listed below:
Personal Listening Systems: There are several types of personal listening systems available. All are designed to carry sound from the speaker (or other source) […]
There are many types of hearing aids today, and the style or device is dependent upon the user’s individual needs. There are in-the-ear styles as well as behind-the-ear styles. Also, hearing aid technology has advanced, with many new and improved options to choose from.
Styles of Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are available in many different sizes and […]
Hearing loss can be due to the aging process, exposure to loud noise, certain medications, infections, head or ear trauma, congenital (at birth) or genetic factors, diseases, as well as a number of other causes. Recent data suggests there are over 34 million Americans with some degree of hearing loss. Hearing loss often occurs gradually throughout […]
