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How to Virtually Celebrate the Holidays with Hearing Loss
It is notoriously difficult for people with hearing loss to communicate in large groups and when background noise is present. And while many are opting to have smaller, more intimate gatherings this holiday season, video…
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What’s the Difference Between Being Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
You’ve likely heard the terms “hard of hearing” and “deaf” used to describe hearing loss, but they’re not interchangeable. In order to understand the distinction, we first need to review the different levels of hearing…
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Meet the MDs Who Treat Hearing Loss
You visit an audiologist for a hearing test, but who do you visit to be treated for other medical conditions that affect the ears? Chances are you’ll be referred to an otolaryngologist or neurotologist if…
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How Does Loud Noise Cause Ear Damage?
Many of us know the experience of being in a loud environment – whether it’s a concert venue, crowded bar or a construction site – and leaving with our ears ringing and hearing muffled. While…
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Can Hearing Aids Help Kids Learn?
Research shows that, left untreated, hearing loss can impact a child’s language development and school performance. Fortunately, studies have also shown that hearing aids and other treatment options can minimize this impact and help children…
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How to Talk to a Loved One About Hearing Loss
If your loved one has hearing loss, it may be bothersome when they turn up the TV louder than is comfortable to you, avoid participating in social events and ask you to repeat yourself often.…
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Strategies for Hearing Better in Everyday Situations
Georgia has been among the first states reopen businesses after lockdowns due to safety concerns raised by the Coronavirus. As you transition back into public spaces, here are some tips for better hearing and listening.…
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How to Read an Audiogram
What is an audiogram? In short, it is a useful tool that audiologists use to help people understand their hearing loss by providing a graph or chart that displays the results of their hearing test.…
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Can Exercise Harm Your Hearing?
While regular exercise has a myriad of benefits, that doesn’t mean there aren’t risks as well. In fact, it may surprise you to learn that certain forms of exercise can negatively impact your hearing. Heavy…
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Face Masks Pose Problem for the Hearing Impaired
The CDC is recommending that people wear face masks in public places to prevent the spread of COVID-19. While this is an important measure to protect people from the virus, it does pose a problem…