There are many reasons people don’t wear their hearing aids when they need them. And while wearing a hearing aid won’t solve all of life’s problems, it can drastically improve many. Let’s take a closer look at some risks that can come along with not wearing your hearing aids when they are needed. Cognitive Decline […]
Pure Tone Audiometry Generally considered to be the ‘gold standard’ of hearing function tests, Pure Tone Audiometry is the most widely used test for detecting and establishing the type, severity and nature of hearing loss. It’s also the preferred method amongst the majority of hearing care professionals. The audiogram generated during the testing procedure plots […]
The Top 5 Causes Of Hearing Loss There are many different causes of hearing loss today. Thankfully, most of these issues can be prevented. As such, it is important to make sure you see your doctor often to get assessments and treatments should problems start to arise. 1. Age As we get older, the body’s […]
Most of us take our hearing for granted, until we start to lose it—and once it’s gone, there’s no getting it back. It’s normal to lose some hearing as we age—about a third of people between the ages of 65 and 75 experience it, and half of people after age 75. However, you can also […]
If you’re worried that you need to get your hearing checked, you might also wonder what to expect at your hearing evaluation. Audiologists are trained to conduct hearing tests, which determine how well you can hear certain sounds and tones, and what degree of hearing loss you’ve endured. Read on to learn about some of […]