When words become harder to distinguish and conversations become harder to follow, communicating with friends and family can become a challenge. Because of this, individuals with untreated hearing loss often become isolated from their social lives, casting a shadow over their mental health. In this article, our experts at Hearing Associates of Las Vegas are Read more..
The Link Between Aging and Hearing Loss: What You Need to Know
As you age, subtle changes in your hearing often go unnoticed. However, you might notice the TV volume inching higher and crowded conversations becoming difficult to follow. These minor changes can often be the early whispers of age-related hearing loss. But, why does this happen? In this article, our hearing specialists will be diving into Read more..
Why Do Your Ears Hurt in the Winter?
When you step outside on a frosty day, you might wonder why you feel a sharp pain nipping at your ears. In the winter, your ears are particularly vulnerable as they don’t have the same amount of fat as the rest of your body. Without this insulation, it’s common to experience ear soreness. If you Read more..
Will Ear Wax Removal Help Hearing?
Earwax is a powerful and essential substance that protects our fragile inner ears. However, producing too much of it can impact us negatively, often resulting in hearing loss. While there are many reasons for hearing loss, excess earwax can be a major cause, but one that is fortunately very treatable and can lead to improved Read more..
Tips for Effective Conversations with Hearing-Impaired Loved-Ones
If someone suffers from tinnitus he has a risk of hearing loss. Chances are quite high that they have to face hearing loss. Communicating with someone who suffers from hearing loss can become challenging. There can be some misunderstandings that can lead to frustrations. To improve communication, a few adjustments and strategies will be discussed Read more..
Hearing Loss Prevention Tips for Aging Loved Ones
Is your loved one struggling with hearing loss? At Hearing Associates of Las Vegas, we focus on helping our patients have healthier hearing. Our primary focus is to reduce the risk of hearing loss and help maximize your existing hearing. If you have aging loved ones, watching the cognitive decline that comes with hearing loss Read more..
Hearing Conservation in the Workplace: A Sound Approach
One of the most common types of hearing loss is occupational noise-induced hearing loss. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise yearly. The most affected industries include manufacturing, oil and gas, agriculture and forestry, transportation, construction, and mining. Hearing impairment can lead to quality-of-life issues Read more..
The Impact of Hearing Loss on Mental Health: Breaking the Silence
Hearing loss affects us all, whether directly or indirectly—approximately 15.5% of Americans aged 18 and over have hearing loss. Most of us have someone in our lives with some level of hearing impairment. However, there is still a noticeable lack of recognition regarding the need to treat the mental aspect of hearing loss. What is Read more..
Uncover the Sound of Your Well-being
Hearing loss will affect us all at some point in our lives. Monitoring the health of our hearing is essential, as it impacts our overall social-emotional life, cognitive abilities, and physical well-being. But there are ways you can watch and improve your hearing to improve your life – or guard against your hearing deteriorating in Read more..
The Connection Between Untreated Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline
There is growing evidence to address the concern that hearing loss, particularly when untreated, can lead to cognitive impairment. In this post, we will examine the link between hearing loss and conditions associated with brain health. Of these conditions, we will take a closer look at dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease and how your ear health Read more..