Experts say detecting hearing loss and getting a hearing aid early is crucial to preserve cognitive function. There are a lot of different hearing aid options that can make choosing one seem complicated. There are hearing aids that are completely More….
If you’re avoiding noisy places or having trouble in conversation or understanding TV, it might be time for a hearing aid. Medical evidence shows they can improve your quality of life and your relationships with friends and family. The ideal More….
The number one reason why people purchase their first hearing aids is they recognize their hearing has worsened. The second reason is pressure from family members who are negatively impacted by the individuals hearing loss. As you know by now, More….
Growing up, Francesca Dominici lived about a mile from Ciampino Airport, the second busiest in Rome. As she remembers it, the greatest nuisance from the roar of aircraft over her home was that she couldn’t hear her friends when talking More….
1. Loud or Distorted Sounds While it may seem as though hearing loss would result in a decrease in the overall volume of all sound this is usually not the case. Typically an individual will experience a loss in More….
Laois-Offaly TD Sean Fleming has branded the treatment of people waiting for hearing aids from the HSE as a disgrace. Deputy Fleming said he had recently been informed by the HSE that the general waiting list to be called for More….
Can untreated hearing loss in older adults can lead to other health conditions? Hearing loss may be more than just a quality-of-life issue. Growing evidence indicates that untreated hearing loss in older adults can lead to other health conditions, More….
The vuvuzela was the unofficial symbol of the 2010 World Cup. After all, it was impossible to ignore it due to its blaring sound. The metre-long horns filled the South Africa World Cup with a constant droning noise so More….
It may be hard to believe that a skin rash could lead to hearing problems, but it can happen to some people who have shingles near their ears. The painful, blistering rash that typifies a case of shingles is not, More….
Today’s hearing aids are so small there’s the danger that you actually might forget you’re wearing them. So what should you do if you’re near a pool this summer and your hearing aid gets wet? Switch off your hearing aid More….
