Although hearing aids typically last five to seven years, you may find that you require a new or upgraded hearing aid sooner than this. Seeking treatment for hearing loss, even if the loss is due to lifestyle changes, is extremely important for your overall quality of life. 1) Changes in your hearing Your hearing health should never be taken for …
Tips for Driving with Hearing loss
Driving safely on the traffic is a crucial thing that should be practiced by all drivers and owners of cars. People with some physical problems and other health problems are not exempted from using the road. If you are having hearing problems, you can as well drive just like others and the problem does not hinder from driving effectively. This …
Tips for Adjusting to New Hearing Aids
Getting new hearing aids can be a challenging experience. The key is to make sure that you take it slow and keep a few tips in mind. Examples of how to adjust to new hearing loss treatment that lets you hear more clearly again include the following ideas. Give Yourself Time The key to adjusting to new hearing aids is …
What to Ask During a Hearing Consultation
You’ve scheduled a hearing exam – that’s great news! At Palm Beach Hearing Associates, we will create a customized solution to help you regain your hearing using state of the art technology. Untreated hearing loss can cause hypertension, higher risk of stroke, increased risk of falling, longer hospital stays if you do get injured and other issues such as depression, …
What to Expect At A Hearing Test
It is important to have your hearing tested if you suspect you may have some hearing loss. It’s a good idea to add a hearing evaluation to your regular health regime if you are over 55, have a family history of hearing loss, seem to have ringing or buzzing in your ears more frequently or if you work or worked …
September is World Alzheimer’s Month
Did you know that someone develops Alzheimer’s disease every 68 seconds? Experts believe that at this current rate, the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease will quadruple to as many as 16 million people by the year 2050. With these alarming numbers, the need to understand, research, and cure Alzheimer’s disease is very important. Organizations such as Alzheimer’s Disease …
Encouraging a Loved One to Take a Hearing Test
Do you have a loved one who’s struggling to hear? Around 40 million Americans have hearing loss, so there’s a good chance that someone you know is struggling to hear. If you have a family member who’s hard of hearing, you know how difficult it is to get them to take a hearing test. Whenever you mention their hearing loss, …
The Benefits of Treating Hearing Loss
Are you deciding if it’s worth it to invest in your hearing health? You may think that the cost of hearing aids isn’t worth it, and you might be deciding to wait a few more years before treating your hearing loss. Before you decide to face a life of poor hearing, consider a few of the benefits of treating hearing …
Identifying the Signs of Hearing Loss
Have you noticed any recent changes to your hearing health? Do you think you may have hearing loss, but aren’t quite sure how to identify the signs of hearing loss? If you’ve been struggling to hear, it’s important that you recognize the signs of hearing loss as soon as possible and seek treatment. Early intervention will mean you’ll easily adjust …
How Is Tinnitus Treated?
Tinnitus is an extremely difficult condition to deal with when you’re not used to dealing with it. Tinnitus can be a sign of another medical condition and treating said condition can have an instant effect on your tinnitus. You can get a hearing appointment booked with your audiologist to confirm that it is tinnitus you are experiencing. Many things cause tinnitus, from exposure …