Even though hearing loss can be part of getting older, it doesn’t mean it should be ignored or accepted. As a person grows older, usually beginning around age 65, it is entirely normal to experience hearing loss. There are also instances when hearing loss can happen unrelated to getting older. If you have experienced a Read more..
Celebrities and Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can happen to anyone, and in some cases, without a known reason. Several celebrities with hearing loss have spoken up about their health journey and how hearing loss has impacted them. Here are some celebrities with hearing loss that continue to advocate for improvement in the hearing loss industry; Chris Martin As the Read more..
Advancements In Hearing Aids Over the Last 50 Years
Significant advancements in hearing aids have occurred over the last 50 years. Generally speaking, the size of hearing aid devices along with batteries has changed most dramatically. Becoming more discreet, precise, functional, and more readily available. Transistor Hearing Aids In the 1970s, hearing aids began to improve from vacuum tubes to the introduction of the Read more..
Why Can I Hear Small Noises, But Not Loud Ones?
“Can you please repeat that?” “Do you mind turning up the TV? I can’t hear it.” “Can you turn off the music? It is making me unable to hear our conversation.” If these examples sound familiar to what you think or say often or hear a loved one say – there may be hearing loss Read more..
Can Noise Induced Hearing Loss Be Reversed?
Unfortunately, noise-induced hearing loss is all too common. If you’re continually around noise exceeding 85 decibels, your hearing could be irreversibly damaged. What is noise-induced hearing loss, what causes it, and can it be successfully treated? If you believe you have noise-induced hearing loss, we’ll give you the facts and tell you how to identify Read more..
Are Your Hearing Aid Batteries Dying Too Fast?
You’re at the theater for the movie you’ve been waiting months to see, and suddenly it’s hard to hear what’s going on, and you miss the plot. Or maybe you’re having a fun dinner out with friends or family, and you can’t hear the conversation. You’re annoyed, frustrated, and sad that you’ve missed out on Read more..
5 Common Myths About Hearing Aids and Hearing Loss
We hear a lot of myths and misconceptions concerning hearing aids and hearing loss overall from our patients who visit Hearing Associates of Las Vegas. Some of these myths are silly, others are sad, but what they all have in common is that they are completely incorrect! Below are the top 5 most common myths Read more..
How Do Antibiotics Impact Hearing?
It’s crucial to understand how hearing loss occurs to develop ways to manage it – and eventually prevent it. An aging, noise, or disease-related hearing loss may both be caused by these factors. It is common for older adults who regularly take medicine to develop hearing loss due to “ototoxic” medication. The majority of cases Read more..
What is a Hearing Doctor?
With so many different types of doctors and specialties, it can often be challenging to determine what kind of doctor you need to visit at what time. With many specialists treating various problems, it is essential to know the timing and category or treatment you may need. Those with hearing problems should consider seeing an Read more..
Can Air Pods Improve Hearing?
While many people with hearing loss turn to traditional technologies (such as hearing aids), many are seeking to use emerging technology such as Apple’s AirPods as a replacement. With Apple’s new Headphone Accommodations in Transparency Mode as part of their recent AirPods Pro firmware update, they claim that AirPods now provide some functionality of a Read more..
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