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In This Article: Updated January 2024 There’s nothing sweeter than the voice of someone you love. But when it becomes difficult to hear, that simple joy is taken away, replaced by frustration, isolation, and—as recent studies show—an increased chance of developing dementia. Do hearing aids prevent dementia? In many ways, healthy hearing can also help […]
There are few things more precious than the voices of those you love. Their words can comfort and uplift you, creating cherished memories that you treasure throughout your life. But what if you can’t hear them? What if these words become faint or confusing? Hearing loss has a profound effect on the lives of millions […]
About 15 percent of American adults have trouble hearing —this translates to roughly 37.5 million people. Those who are 60 to 69 years old are much more likely to have hearing loss. In fact, 25 percent of those between 65 to 74 have difficulty hearing to the extent that it is disabling, according to information […]
t’s not unusual to occasionally experience a ringing in your ears, especially after being exposed to a loud noise or during a bad ear infection. While the noise is irritating and inconvenient, it eventually subsides. But imagine what your life would be like if it didn’t. For more than 50 million Americans, this is the […]
Eyeglasses, vitamins, groceries…almost everything can be bought online. With retail giants like Amazon selling items ranging from computers to emergency medical supplies, it may seem logical to save money by purchasing your hearing aids online. While it may seem like you’re getting a deal, our audiologists caution that there’s much more to consider than merely […]
t’s great to visit relatives at large holiday gatherings, but do you find you often have to repeat yourself? Perhaps your grandmother can’t understand certain phrases or your aunt can’t understand you from another room. It’s not unusual to have several relatives who have difficulty hearing. When you’re trying to explain something to them, it can […]
A Friday night dinner with friends is a time for good food and great conversation–but if you have difficulty understanding what they’re saying, an engaging evening out becomes a frustrating challenge. If you consistently have trouble hearing when in groups or noisy environments, it may be time for a hearing test. Hearing loss is incredibly common. […]
In this article: Forget ChatGPT. Artificial intelligence can do much more than compose messages and create stellar illustrations. Now, AI is forging new ground in some of the latest hearing aid advancements. If you or someone you love is hard of hearing, you understand that the quality of life is directly linked to the quality […]
If you lived 100 years ago, a “portable” hearing aid was the size of a filing cabinet that weighed 220 pounds. Not exactly ideal if you’re trying to catch the latest show at Raleigh Little Theatre. Hearing aid technology has revolutionized assistance for those who are hard-of-hearing, and it has come a long way since […]
Listening to your favorite band during a gym workout can inspire you through those last five minutes, but it may be doing irreversible damage to your hearing. One in 5 Americans experience hearing loss, but a staggering 80 percent do nothing about it. Hearing loss can lead to other problems such as tinnitus, social isolation, and sleep disturbances. […]