How Many Types of Tinnitus Are There?
Tinnitus affects more than 50 million people in the United States. The condition causes a ringing, buzzing, clicking or roaring sound in the ears that, in most cases, cannot be heard from the outside. The severity and impact of tinnitus can vary from person to person and day to day. Let’s look at a couple…
How Are Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Linked?
Hyperacusis is a heightened sensitivity to sounds in your environment that others tolerate or ignore. Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, clicking or roaring sound in your ears that cannot be attributed to any external source or heard from the outside. One study found that although tinnitus and hyperacusis seem to oppose each other, nearly half…
How to Tell a Loved One They May Need Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is a common problem among older adults. Studies have shown that for adults between the ages of 20–69, age was the strongest predictor of hearing loss, with the greatest amount occurring in the 60–69 age group. Age-related hearing loss tends to come on gradually. Sometimes, the signs are so subtle that it’s a…
How to Prevent Hearing Aid Buzz When on the Phone
Hearing aids can make communication easier for those with hearing loss by amplifying speech sounds and reducing ambient background noise, allowing you to focus on and understand the person you’re talking to. Acclimating to a new set of hearing aids comes with a lot of new information. You will likely learn about programming, care instructions…
Can Hearing Aids Help You Avoid Couple’s Counseling?
Complications can arise in relationships when two people struggle to communicate. Problems with communication can come from many sources, but one common source is hearing loss. Whether you’re trying to hear your partner while they do the dishes or struggling to understand them over the sound of kids playing at Sunset Woods Park, hearing loss…
Here’s Why You Should Take a Partner or Relative to Your Audiology Appointment
Seeking medical care can often be a private and personal experience. You may not be used to bringing a loved one to the doctor’s office, but audiologists recommend bringing a partner or relative when seeking hearing treatment. Bringing a partner or relative to your audiology appointment can help your audiologist gain insight, increase the effectiveness…
How To Adjust the Volume of Your Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are the most common treatment for people with hearing loss. In fact, in 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid. If you’re one of the millions of people who rely on hearing aids to help them navigate the…
Make The Most of a Night Out With Hearing Aids
Summer is always bustling on the North Shore of Chicago, with activities to keep people of all different interests and age brackets entertained day or night. However, if you have hearing loss, you may worry that a night out might be more difficult for you than it is for those with normal hearing. Hearing Loss…
What to Know About Hearing Aid Programming
Hearing aids are a great tool for people with hearing loss. Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from the use of hearing aids. However, each one of these people requires different hearing aid programming. What is Hearing Aid Programming? Hearing aid programming adjusts your hearing aid’s settings to amplify sounds, locate directionality, minimize background…
Tips For Caring for Your Hearing Aids This Summer
Summer is right around the corner, which means there are plenty of fun outdoor activities to look forward to, whether that’s going to a family barbeque or spending the day at Lake Michigan. If you wear hearing aids, it’s important to remember to give your device some extra love and care this summer season to…