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The Importance of Regular Hearing Tests for Aging Adults with Tinnitus

April 20, 2023 / Hearing Awareness

As an audiologist, I have seen firsthand the detrimental effects that tinnitus and hearing loss can have on an individual’s daily life. Aging adults, in particular, are at a higher

What is a NAL hearing aid fitting formula ?

January 6, 2023 / Hearing aids

The National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL) hearing aid fitting formulas are a set of algorithms that are used to prescribe hearing aids based on an individual’s unique hearing profile. These formulas

Having diabetes increases the risk of losing your hearing.

January 6, 2023 / Hearing Awareness

There is evidence to suggest that there is a strong link between diabetes and hearing loss. Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar

Is there a social stigma associated with using hearing aids, and if so, why?

December 30, 2022 / Hearing aids

There are several reasons why stigma may exist around the use of hearing aids. One reason is that hearing loss is often associated with aging, and there may be a

Impact of Hearing loss on the quality of life.

December 30, 2022 / Hearing Awareness

Hearing loss can have a significant impact on an individual’s quality of life. It can affect a person’s ability to communicate with others, participate in social activities, and access information.

Despite the benefits of cochlear implants, some people with hearing loss choose to turn them off ?

December 23, 2022 / Hearing aids

It is difficult to provide a specific percentage of individuals who do not use their cochlear implants after surgery, as this can vary greatly depending on a variety of factors.