There are many great reasons to use hearing aids. They of course help you to hear more clearly, but studies have shown that treating hearing loss can also slow down cognitive decline, depression, and anxiety. There are many causes of hearing loss. It can be the result of family history, and it can occur from prolonged exposure to loud noises, …
Exciting New Hearing Technology this Summer
The first electric hearing aid, called the Aukouphone, was developed in 1898. It was created by Miller Reese Hutchison and its great innovation was that it used a carbon transmitter to amplify sound for people who were hard of hearing. This was vastly different technology than what people had been using up to that point: ear horns, which were large …
Is Your Mood Connected to Hearing Loss?
There are nearly 30 million people in the United States who are deaf or hard of hearing, according to the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). This includes a broad swath of people of many ages. Some 15% of Americans are experiencing difficulties hearing, and approximately two out of every 1,000 children are born with some form …
Protecting Your Hearing During Summer Festival Season
Summer is finally here! We’re all excited to take some time off work, spend the evenings outside, and take in a few of the amazing summer festivals happening around town. We want you to enjoy your summer festival season in style, without damaging your hearing. Outdoor Concerts One of our favorite summertime festivals are outdoor music concerts. When we talk …
If You have Yucca Plants in Your Garden, Beware!
In Tucson’s vibrant desert landscape, the dramatic silhouette of the yucca plant makes it a striking addition to any drought tolerant garden. Gardeners and residents should take care however – a new Australian study has found that the razor-sharp tips of yucca plants can cause lasting ear and hearing damage. Getting to the Point The desert is full of plants …
Accommodations on the Job for those with Hearing Loss
Prevalence of Hearing Loss Among American Workers According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “Twenty-two million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise at work each year.” In the United States, 48 million Americans experience some degree of hearing loss. This includes 60% of the American workforce. In the last 25 years, hearing loss has become a major …
New Study Finds that Fewer Americans Under 70 Have Hearing Loss
Everywhere you look these days, people are plugged into their devices with earbuds or headphones. It’s no wonder that the World Health Organization estimated that 1.1 billion children and teens in developed countries are at risk for permanent hearing loss. Currently, hearing loss is the third most common medical condition in the United States, affecting about 20% of the population. …
How to Protect Your Family’s Hearing
As you journey through the process of your own hearing loss or that of a parent, you might be wondering what could have been done differently to prolong healthy hearing. You may be asking yourself, “How can I protect my children from hearing loss?” It’s never too early to begin teaching your children about the dangers of noise-induced hearing impairment …