Hearing Impairment: Symptoms and Prevalence A multivariate analysis correcting for all variables but two (hearing capability, and accident susceptibility) was conducted in 2016. For hearing capability, all participants were asked to assign one of the following monikers to describe their personal hearing capability: “excellent,” “good,” “a little trouble,” “moderate trouble,” or “deaf.” To measure accident susceptibility, those same participants were … Read More
Hearing Loss Cures of the Past
As baby boomers are living longer, they also seek to enjoy every day they’re blessed to be alive. Being able to hear properly makes it easier to converse, move around – and if possible, drive a car. These days, many are enjoying a full life well into their 70s and 80s. However, prior generations that didn’t have access to hearing … Read More
Ear Infections & Hearing Loss
Everyone wants to have an excellent hearing! We could assume this because of what we can imagine the world would be like if everyone were deaf. Who could hear when danger approached? Could the mother hear her baby crying or the policeman the victim screaming for help? We list here a few of the things that good hearing allows us … Read More
Can Hearing Loss Be Cured?
Untreated hearing loss is a serious condition that cannot be cured, currently. However, it can be treated and improved using modern technology like hearing aids. Currently, the United States has 6 million people who are dealing with hearing loss. Untreated hearing loss is a serious problem in the U.S., especially since the condition can’t be cured, so people are going … Read More
Prevent Falls by Treating Hearing Loss
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for senior Americans. After the fall and recovering, there is still the sense of unease which can have an impact on a seniors’ safety and independence. Falls can be economically as well as personally costly. Seniors who may injure themselves in a fall, even if it’s in the house, usually … Read More
September is World Alzheimer’s Month
World Alzheimer’s Month is part of an international campaign to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease. A recent survey showed that globally, two out of three people believe there is little to no understanding of dementia in their countries. Yet the impact of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are widespread and projected to impact 152 million people world-wide by 2050. Why are … Read More
When to Get New Hearing Aids
Technological advancements and changes in your expectations are two very good reasons to think about getting new hearing aids. You may have had changes in your hearing, it may have been five or more years since you got new hearing aids, there may be some nagging issues with the hearing aids you are wearing – those are also reasons to … Read More
The Benefits of Bluetooth Hearing Aids
The hearing aid industry has wholeheartedly embraced technology, and that’s good news for you! Hearing aids can improve all aspects of your life – both personal and professional. At Comprehensive Ear & Hearing, we pride ourselves on staying up to date with the latest technology so we can pass those advances on to you. Improvements in Bluetooth hearing aids will … Read More
Comorbidities of Hearing Loss
It can be disastrous when hearing loss begins to emerge. It ever alters the way someone interacts with the environment around them. Hearing loss may also often be a manifestation or result of other, more severe health problems referred to as comorbidities. Comorbidities is a medical term for one or more illnesses or circumstances occurring concurrently in the same individual. They … Read More
Osteoporosis and Sudden Hearing Loss
What does the strength of our bones have to do with our hearing loss? The inner machinations of our ears rely on the proper workings of tiny bones within the middle ear. They play a crucial role in our hearing process. The process of bone loss and regeneration begins to slow down as we surpass our twenties. By the time … Read More