As we begin to grow older, our bodies begin to show signs of wear and tear. From vision to hearing, the older we get, the more prone we are to losing the very senses we take for granted. Here at the Hearing Associates of Las Vegas, we have spent years studying the causes and effects Read more..
Job Industries with the Highest Risk of Hearing Loss
According to the CDC, occupational hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses in the United States. Over 22 million people in the US are exposed to dangerous noise levels while working. Whether you are a rock star or a farmer, almost everyone has to deal with some level of noise daily as Read more..
Higher Rates of Detecting Hearing Loss Thanks to… Masks?
Since the onset of coronavirus, many people have found their lives altered in some sort of manner. From having to stay at home to wearing masks in public, most people on the planet have been affected in some way by this virus. While some of these life alterations may be more obvious, it’s also important Read more..
It’s Not Just Your Dog or Cat, Humans Perk Their Ears Too
Perk up your ears! It’s probably a saying you’ve heard at least once or twice in your lifetime. The saying comes from watching animals of all types move or perk their ears when they hear something new or interesting. Think about your dog or cat (or horse or monkey, etc)–when you whistle or call their Read more..
AI and the Future of Hearing
Technology has improved the lives of countless people over the years. From helping those with amputated limbs live normal lives to helping the blind see, there seems to be no limit to what technology and science can help solve–and hearing loss is no exception. Hearing aids are a vital medical device for millions of people, Read more..
Enjoying Music Again With Your Hearing Aids
Music is everywhere. It’s on the radio, in commercials, on television, and in movies. Music is so deeply ingrained in the human experience that you may catch yourself humming without even thinking about it. So it’s no surprise that music is one of the most missed experiences by those who experience severe hearing loss. But Read more..
Don’t Be Afraid Of Wearing Your Hearing Aids
A history of ableism has left a stigma on assistive devices, from wheelchairs to corrective glasses. Some of the stigma around needing these devices has eased over the years, such as how glasses have even become a fashion accessory. Unfortunately, hearing aids haven’t hit this level of de-stigmatization, leaving some people with hearing loss without Read more..
Hearing Aid Accidents and How to Recover
Your hearing aids aren’t particularly fragile, but they are small devices, and accidents can happen. Rather than panic when an accident occurs, it is best to remain calm and determine your next steps. To help you with those next steps, our hearing instrument specialist here at Hearing Associates of Las Vegas has some insight on Read more..
Sleeping With Tinnitus
For many people with tinnitus, the worst time of day for their symptoms is when they are trying to go to sleep. Why tinnitus gets worse around bedtime can be due to a mix of things, from the increased silence to a racing, anxious mind aggravating your tinnitus. The main problem with tinnitus becoming worse Read more..
Communicating With Someone With Hearing Loss
Effectively communicating with someone who has hearing loss can require both you and the person with hearing loss to learn new strategies. Because, while hearing aids improve a person’s capacity to hear, they are not a perfect replacement for an individual’s natural hearing. To accommodate these changes, here are some communication tips and tricks our Read more..
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