October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that easily leaves one feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to meet your local audiologist to learn about life-changing options that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at Aaron’s Hearing Aid &…
Is Hearing Loss a Symptom of COVID 19?
The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a public health emergency on January 30, 2020, and ever since then, doctors and researchers have been learning new symptoms and side effects of the virus. While only small studies have been conducted on the topic, researchers are now suspecting that hearing loss may be added to the list…
Hearing Aids: The Hidden Cost of Waiting
More than 48 million Americans live with hearing loss, but only about 20 percent choose to treat their condition. Many elect not to wear hearing aids because of the stigma associated with the devices or they simply believe they can get along fine without them. But experts agree that hearing aids can do more than…
Safe Headphone Usage for Kids
With school moving to an online format and stay-at-home orders in place, family members may find themselves seeking out their own listening spaces within an otherwise crowded house. Many achieve this by wearing headphones for multiple hours a day. While this may help keep the peace, it can be damaging to your children’s ears. Headphones…
Breaking Down Hearing Loss Degrees
Do you know your type and degree of hearing loss? The answer is most likely no. But that’s okay, because your audiologist sure does. Below is a breakdown of why your degree of hearing loss matters and how this information influences your audiologist’s treatment recommendation. How Is Sound Measured? Sound is measured in both volume…
Protect Your Hearing by Eliminating These Habits
We all have bad habits. Some of bad habits, however, have been linked to hearing loss. If you’re looking to live a healthier lifestyle, there are many ways to start doing so. Below are five unhealthy behaviors to eliminate that may be harming your hearing. Poor Oral Health Not taking care of your teeth and…
Don’t Ignore These Four Signs of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a gradual condition, meaning it develops slowly over time. Because of this, many don’t notice they’re missing certain sounds until their loss is moderate or severe. Learning to identify the signs of hearing loss can help ensure you seek treatment early, which yields the best results. Below are four signs of hearing…
Can You Have Hearing Loss in Only One Ear?
If you think hearing loss affects both ears equally, you’ll be surprised to learn that there are cases where only one ear is affected. The majority of people in Florida with hearing loss experience impairment in both ears, but a small number suffer from unilateral hearing loss, also known as single-sided deafness (SSD). For those…