Question: How serious are the noises and ringing that I have in my ears? Answer: Unwanted noises in your ears is termed tinnitus. Tinnitus affects approximately one out of five people. It is a perception of sound often described as...
Four Animal Facts: Hearing Edition
Do Cats Enjoy Cat Music? The answer is yes, cats do enjoy cat music! Read on for details and to learn more quirky facts about hearing in the animal kingdom. Katydids Have Ears on Their Knees But not so fast:...
Can Hearing Loss Cause Memory Loss?
Question: I’m concerned that my hearing loss may cause memory loss later in life. Could that happen to me? Answer: I can reassure you that treating hearing loss with hearing aids and early intervention is an appropriate first step for...
Q&A: Live Speech Mapping
Q: What is live speech mapping, and how can it help me? A: Excellent question! Live speech mapping is a mechanism for fine‑tuning hearing aids to the specific pitch and volume of your loved one’s voice and other important sounds....
Apple iOS 13 Update Affecting Your Hearing Aid Connectivity? Here’s the Fix.
Uh-oh! The September 2019 release of Apple’s iOS 13 mobile operating system introduced some exciting changes — the new dark-mode option, expanded photo-editing tools, increased language support, and more — but it also brought a few headaches. Amid the lost...
Medicare Appointment Hearing Test
Question: My primary care physician recommends a hearing test at my initial Medicare appointment. Why does he do this if I have no complaints about my hearing yet? Answer: At that initial Medicare exam your physician is setting up...
5 Tips to Keep Your Better-Hearing Resolution Going Strong
From spending more time with family and friends to taking classes at the local gym, almost everyone makes at least one New Year’s resolution. The catch? Just 8% of resolvers stick to their goals, per a Forbes story referencing University...
Better Hearing in 2020
Question: I plan to start 2020 by taking better care of all of me. What do I need to do to take care of my ears and hearing? Answer: Kudos to you for wanting to remain healthy and alert...
Support the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act
Together, let’s make hearing and balance care more available to all. We’d love to have your support for the proposed Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act (MAASA)! This groundbreaking bipartisan legislation in Congress could make it easier for community members...
10 Tips for Managing Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can seem daunting, with its ability to affect relationships, self‑confidence, physical health, and more. Taking charge of it, however, can go a long way toward keeping you feeling empowered and engaged. Start with these 10 helpful do’s and...