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Understanding Hearing Loss and Speech Clarity
Have you ever been in a conversation where you hear someone speaking but can’t quite make out the words? Maybe you pick up on the general sound but miss the meaning entirely—leaving you feeling like…
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How Can Hearing Aids Help You Enjoy the Movies?
Going to the movies with hearing loss can sometimes feel challenging, but you’re not alone. According to the CDC, 7% of adults over 45 use hearing aids, and many devices today come equipped with advanced…
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How To Maintain Your Hearing Aids in the Fall
With the summer starting to shift into fall, you’re probably pulling out your cozy sweaters, going on maple tree-tapping adventures and spending your weekends enjoying the red and orange leaves in Acadia National Park. As…
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What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of…
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What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known…
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What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above…
