by kathleen | Sep 16, 2021 | Associated Disorders
What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is commonly described as a ringing in the ears, but it also can sound like roaring, clicking, hissing, or buzzing. It may be soft or loud, high pitched or low pitched. You might hear it in either one or both ears. Roughly 10 percent of the...
by kathleen | Aug 19, 2021 | Hearing Aids
Too often patients who have a hearing loss and arthritis are afraid that their arthritis will prevent them from being able to handle a hearing aid. Rest assured, we have many patients with multiple health problems that create dexterity issues including arthritis....
by kathleen | Jul 15, 2021 | Hearing Loss
One of the more challenging listening situations for individuals with hearing loss is communicating in a restaurant. Even the most elegant restaurants tend to be on the noisy side. Conversations are occurring around you, dishes and silverware are clanging, and music...
by kathleen | Jun 15, 2021 | Hearing Loss
If you’re reading this post, in all likelihood either you already know you need hearing aids or you know someone who needs hearing aids. Either way, here’s a list of 10 signs that you or they have enough of a problem to a least get a hearing test. These signs are...
by kathleen | Aug 30, 2018 | Hearing Loss
Presbycusis is the loss of hearing that occurs as we age. Hearing loss is a common disorder associated with aging. About 30-35 percent of adults between the ages of 65 and 75 years have a hearing loss. An estimated that 40-50 percent of people 75 and older have a...
