Unilateral hearing loss also known as hearing loss in a single ear can come on suddenly or occur over time. It can be a temporary loss due to ear wax build-up, infections, or exposure to a thunderous boom. In many cases Single-Ear hearing loss is permanent, however, with the right diagnosis, it can be treated Read more..
Is it Hearing Loss or Wax Buildup?
Your ears have a natural system built into self-clean. This system is self-lubricating and has antibacterial qualities. However, many people try to use q-tips or other products to clean their ears; cleaning out a portion but pushing the wax further into the ear canal. This can cause blockage or clogged ears. You may begin to Read more..
Does Hearing Loss Cause Headaches?
Experiencing hearing loss can be frustrating for you and your loved ones. Hearing is something that is a part of your life and vitality. However, when hearing loss occurs, it can create additional issues. You may lose your sense of balance and be at increased risk of falling. It may contribute to early-onset dementia. Read more..
Safety At Home for Hearing Loss Patients
As an issue that affects more than half of Americans over the age of 75, many of us know a senior who’s experienced some form of hearing loss. It’s an inevitable development in many of our lives, only increasing in prevalence as we grow older. We all want our loved ones to be happy and Read more..
What is Nerve Deafness Hearing Loss?
The key to understanding hearing loss is learning what is happening inside your ear. Say that you hear an ambulance speed past. The sound of the sirens enters your eardrum in the outer portion of your ear. Three tiny bones in your middle ear start to move because your eardrum vibrates. These bones push the Read more..
What You Miss Out On When You Pretend To Hear (and Bluff Your Way Through a Conversation)
For many people, it takes years to come to grips with their hearing loss. During those years of being in denial of their hearing issues, there are often many times when people have to bluff their way through conversations. By pretending to hear, they miss out on information that can strongly impact their lives, whether Read more..
9 Ways to Communicate Effectively With Your Deaf Loved One
Since approximately 2 to 4 out of 1000 people in the United States are deaf, the odds are good that most people know or have contact with someone with complete hearing loss. Hearing Associates of Las Vegas wants to take a deeper look on how to communicate with your friend, co-worker, or loved one who Read more..
How to Learn Lip Reading
People with hearing loss need a variety of tools and strategies to communicate. Hearing Associates of Las Vegas can evaluate hearing loss and help find the ones necessary to optimize your hearing. When a person is first diagnosed with hearing loss, they may immediately think of assistive devices like hearing aids or surgery, such as Read more..
Is There a Surgery To Cure Hearing Loss?
If you’re one of the nearly 48 million Americans suffering from hearing loss, you know that hearing loss affects your health, career, relationships, and self-confidence. You or your loved one might feel isolated and depressed. With these depressing statistics, you may wonder if there is a surgery to cure hearing loss. For some people, surgery Read more..
How Hearing Loss and Memory Loss Are Connected
Asking family members to repeat questions, turning up the volume to hear the television, and trying to fill in conversation gaps when spending time with friends are all signs of hearing loss and can make a person feel awkward. Beyond the frustration and social embarrassment that comes with it is another, more profound concern: memory Read more..
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