Let’s face it: most people would rather not wear hearing aids and, as a result, put off the entire process for years. They worry about the price, they think hearing aids are for “old” people, and they have heard stories from other people about hearing aids that didn’t work, sat in a drawer, or didn’t

Did you know that hearing loss is about twice as common in adults with Type 2 diabetes compared to those who do not have the disease? Physicians have another reason to ask patients about their hearing. Researchers have discovered a higher rate of hearing loss in people with diabetes. Post-mortem studies have shown evidence diabetes

It’s time to think differently about hearing loss. Once thought of as an “old person’s issue”, we know now that hearing loss begins earlier than old age. Hearing loss often occurs gradually. Combine that with it being an invisible and painless issue and it’s no wonder most physicians don’t have it higher on their radar

Can ear infections lead to a permanent hearing loss? The answer may surprise you. Otitis media, also known as an “ear infection”, is the most common reason children are taken to the doctor and are treated with antibiotics. 80% of children will have an episode of otitis media before they are three years old, and

There is a difference between an audiologist and a hearing aid dispenser. An audiologist has a doctorate and is trained to diagnose, treat and monitor disorders of the hearing and balance system. Education includes anatomy and physiology, amplification devices, cochlear implants, electrophysiology, acoustics, psychophysics, and auditory rehabilitation. Audiologists are nationally certified and must complete continuing

When auditory processing disorder is discussed, the talk usually revolves around school aged children. However, many adults have had auditory processing disorder their entire lives. They may have had difficulties with reading, keeping up in class and/or listening in noisy situations, but nothing so severe that they have needed to take action. Many adults with