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• How to encourage a loved one with hearing loss to seek help Posted by Larry Otwell, Au.D., CCC-A on October 14, 2021 It’s been proven that — left untreated — hearing loss can have a negative effect on our quality of life. Studies have linked untreated hearing loss to decreased cognitive function, higher incidences of hospitalizations, falls and depression, and increased risk of social isolation and dementia. Those studies don’t take into account how... Read More
• How to know if you have hearing loss Posted by Larry Otwell, Au.D., CCC-A on October 01, 2021 Not sure if you have hearing loss? That’s not uncommon. Hearing loss symptoms are subtle and typically emerge slowly. It frequently takes years for people to realize they have hearing loss. Also, we simply don’t test our hearing enough. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that “less than half of adults who reported... Read More
• Could earwax be causing my hearing loss? Posted by Larry Otwell, Au.D., CCC-A on September 23, 2021 Since earwax seems to be a popular topic these days (don’t ask us why, but earwax cleaning videos are trending on social media), we thought now was a good time to answer this FAQ. Can earwax cause hearing loss? A lot of things can cause hearing loss. Noise exposure. Aging. Certain medicines. And yes, too much earwax. But earwax alone is rarely the only... Read More
• Hearing aids may positively effect the rates of cognitive decline Posted by Larry Otwell, Au.D., CCC-A on September 08, 2021 Today’s blog makes for a rare good news/bad news/good news blog. The first good news is that more of us are living longer than ever. Let’s toast to that! The bad news is, as our population increasingly ages, the rates of dementia increase right alongside. The World Health Organization (WHO) has the number of people currently living with dementia at... Read More
• 12 reasons you should test your hearing Posted by Larry Otwell, Au.D., CCC-A on August 13, 2021 After the past year of living socially distant and behind masks, we think reconnecting is more important and coveted than ever! Unfortunately, it’s also more challenging for those of us with hearing loss — which is the biggest reason why 2021 should be the year to test your hearing and treat it if it turns out you have hearing loss! But just in... Read More