We love to highlight individuals who have decided not to let their hearing loss or the use of hearing aids hold them back from whatever they wanted to do. And no one is a better example of breaking the stigma surrounding hearing aids and hearing loss than Lou Ferrigno. Lou Ferrigno—From Bullied To Bodybuilder And Read more..
Tips for Jamming to Music Without Endangering Your Hearing
One of the biggest influencers of sensorineural hearing loss is loud noise exposure. But, when most people think about their ears being hurt by too loud sounds, they think of fireworks, rock concerts, and rowdy sporting events. While these things can definitely cause hearing damage, it is more likely that your hearing will become damaged Read more..
How Loud Do Vegas Golden Knights Games Get?
The NHL season has finally begun, and already, Vegas Golden Knights fans are considered the loudest, most enthusiastic fans out there! Getting swept up in that high-energy atmosphere can make anyone forget that all the cheering, goal horns, and chanting can be damaging to your hearing. So, just how loud is a Vegas Golden Knights Read more..
Managing Expectations Throughout Tinnitus Treatment
When it comes to tinnitus, there are many unknowns. From what caused the tinnitus to why some people experience severe tinnitus, there are many questions still to be answered. So, it makes sense that there is a good deal of misunderstanding around tinnitus treatment. One of the specialties of Hearing Associates of Las Vegas is Read more..
How to Use FSA or HSA Accounts to Buy Hearing Aids
Title: How to Use FSA or HSA Accounts to Buy Hearing Aids Hearing aids are invaluable devices when it comes to reconnecting with your loved ones and overcoming your hearing loss. But, they aren’t the cheapest devices around, and depending on your level of hearing loss—as well as other needs—you may need hearing aids that Read more..
Oticon Launches Powerful Hearing Aid Xceed For Severe-To-Profound Hearing Loss
Navigating the world with any degree of hearing loss is hard but doable with the right hearing solutions. Whether those solutions are hearing aids or specialized surgery, there are many options to help with different types of hearing loss. However, it used to be that as your degree of sensorineural hearing loss increases, even finding Read more..
Widex Introduces Real-Life Insights To Further Customize Hearing Aids
Modern hearing aids are constantly evolving. Manufacturers are constantly developing new features that improve the quality of sound that their hearing aids produce. Widex is one such hearing aid manufacturer, and they have recently announced the release of their Real-Life Insights feature to help provide greater customization for their hearing aids. What Is Widex Real-Life Read more..
Hearing Aid Programs: The What, How, and Why
A commonly marketed hearing aid feature is hearing aid programs. A hearing aid program is a preset hearing profile that allows you greater control of your hearing in different situations. These programs are sometimes referred to as hearing aid memories, and we will refer to this feature as both programs and memories. With hearing aid Read more..
Feeling ‘Plugged Up’? 6 Tips To Avoid Hearing Aid Occlusion
Sometimes our hearing health care specialists will see a hearing aid user who is experiencing a ‘plugged up’ feeling. This feeling is called occlusion. Some people describe feeling occluded similar to talking in a barrel, hearing their own voices reverberate in a booming or hollow way. Those who experience occlusion without hearing aids can often Read more..
Chris Martin of Coldplay Has Tinnitus & Encourages Hearing Protection
Plenty of us grew up being told not to listen to loud music because it will make us go deaf. While hearing loss is a real consequence of loud noise exposure, what people don’t talk about nearly enough is the potential for tinnitus due to prolonged loud noise exposure. Tinnitus—often manifests as a ringing in Read more..
