There is a big difference between being able to hear sounds and distinguishing between them. Many hearing aids will amplify sound and make them seem louder, but that doesn’t do you any good if you register everything you hear as an incomprehensible din without clarity. People with no hearing loss can usually distinguish multiple sounds,…
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Hearing loss can be caused by a number of things, from being around extremely loud equipment as part of your job to simply growing older. It can also be caused by your choice of leisure activities. The number of activities available in Central Massachussets abounds. From the open roads with red rock scenery to the…
Most people have an idea of the type of sounds that are best avoided preserve the hearing and how to how to protect it (wearing earplugs around loud machinery, not listening to loud music, etc.). But there are still many ways you could be losing your hearing and not know it. Here are just five…
Hearing loss is a problem that affects millions of people all over the world. While it’s easy to attribute hearing loss to age, genetics or failing to protect one’s ears during activities involving loud noises, hearing loss is actually a common occupational hazard. Below are ten of the worst occupations you can have if you…
Aging brings many different complaints. Your joints may not work as good as they once did. Vision can wane and require remedies to correct it. But hearing loss is a chronic health condition that too often goes untreated. Less than 75% of people with hearing loss who could benefit from hearing aids don’t use them.…
Hearing loss is a common issue as you get older. It’s important to take care of your hearing by avoiding prolonged exposure to loud noises and getting a regular checkup from an audiologist. But what many people don’t realize that nutrition plays a big part in preventing hearing loss as you age. Eating healthy offers…
Hearing loss is one of the most common health changes in older people, but it doesn’t happen just to senior citizens. Talking to your audiologist or hearing specialist about a hearing device can be overwhelming because there is so much to process. Here are some of the things to consider when you’re ready to choose…
If you’re losing your hearing, there are a lot of good reasons to get a hearing aid, but one of the most important is that cognitive decline– the ability to respond and interact with others being reduced– can be offset, giving you a greater quality of living. Studies continue to show the benefits of hearing…
When it comes to hearing aids, there are many different manufacturers and styles available, and finding the one that works best for you can seem overwhelming. You want to find one that suits your individual needs, and you’ll want to make sure that your hearing aid of choice can be worn comfortably. Hearing aids are…
Hearing aids have been around for decades and haven’t typically been known as attractive, dynamic products. But manufacturers have recently released a whole host of innovative, new features that have greatly enhanced the user experience. This has made hearing aids easier to control, sleeker, more comfortable and useful that ever before. Here are some of…