Hearing Aids Can Help You Connect With Others This Holiday Season
It’s crazy to say, but the holiday season is already upon us. For many, that means planning trips or organizing gatherings with our loved ones. While these events are no doubt joyful, they also can also be overwhelming. For people with hearing loss, large holiday events can lead to feelings of anxiety, sadness and even…
How to Make the Most of the Movie Theater with Hearing Loss
If you’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss recently, you may feel as though you can’t enjoy activities you love like you once did. This simply isn’t true. However, you may need to do some extra preparation, even when it comes to going to the movies. Follow our tips below. Wear Hearing Aids If you already…
Tips For Trick or Treating With Hearing Aids
It’s hard to believe it, but Halloween is right around the corner. There are so many fun events to plan for, like The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival and, of course, taking the kids trick-or-treating. Since October is also Audiology Awareness Month, we thought it would be a great time to discuss how you can make…
Common Excuses for Not Seeking Treatment for Hearing Loss (and Why You Should!)
Hearing loss is a very common condition. However, out of the millions of people who would benefit from hearing loss treatment, only a fraction of people actually seeks it. There are a number of different reasons why this might be the case. Let’s examine a few of the more common excuses for not treating your…
Sarah Monroe, Au.D.
Dr. Sarah Monroe grew up in Cincinnati and moved to the Chicago area for graduate school. She earned her doctorate degree from Northwestern University, where she served as president of their Student Academy of Audiology chapter. Dr. Monroe enjoys getting to know each patient’s individual goals and hearing and balance needs. She strives to develop…
What To Know About Pediatric Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is often associated with older age. However, people of any age can develop hearing loss, including children. If your child has hearing loss, you are probably curious to learn about pediatric hearing aids and how they can help. Pediatric Hearing Aid Basics Pediatric hearing aids work to amplify sound and maximize listening ability…
Hearing Aids Can Help You Navigate Noisy Environments
Hearing loss can make navigating noisy environments tricky. The good news is the right pair of hearing aids can help. Four Reasons Why Noisy Environments Are Challenging for Those with Hearing Loss Inability to hear high-frequency sounds. In many cases of hearing loss, your ability to hear high-frequency sounds is one of the first things…
Can Young Adults Experience Hearing Loss?
Though we often associate trouble hearing with getting older, the truth is that young adults can experience hearing loss as well. How Common Is Hearing Loss in Young Adults? Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that 12% of adults ages 18-39 report difficulty following a conversation in places with background…
Are Children with Hearing Loss More Likely to Experience Behavioral Difficulties?
It’s no secret that all children can have behavioral difficulties. But are children with hearing loss more prone to these types of behaviors? Research indicates they are. Below we review what the studies show, why the link, the signs of hearing loss and the available treatments. What Do the Studies Show? A 2017 study published…
What Is High-frequency Hearing Loss?
High-frequency hearing loss makes higher-pitched sounds harder to hear. While the condition can affect anyone, it is commonly seen in hearing loss related to aging and exposure to loud noise. Signs of High-frequency Hearing Loss When you have high-frequency hearing loss, you struggle to hear noises that are between 2,000-8,000 hertz (Hz). This can manifest…