All About Babies and Hearing Aids
When parents learn that their baby may need hearing aids, they may not know how to approach moving forward. However, understanding how these devices support a child’s development and learning some tips for optimal use can provide much-needed reassurance. Read on to understand how little ones can get the most out of their hearing aids….
Signs of Hearing Loss in Toddlers and Young Children
Hearing loss can significantly impact a child’s ability to develop speech, language and social skills. The earlier hearing loss is detected and treated, the more effective it will be in aiding a child’s language development. Recognizing the signs early in your child’s life can be crucial to effectively managing and treating their condition. Types of…
What To Know About Selective Attention Hearing
You may have heard the phrase “selective hearing” used negatively to describe a person only hearing what they want to hear. While similar in title and often used interchangeably, selective attention hearing means something a little different. Selective attention hearing, also called the “cocktail party effect,” refers to a person’s ability to isolate and focus…
World Hearing Day: How Can You Advocate and Engage?
World Hearing Day, celebrated March 3rd, is the World Health Organization’s global event aimed at raising awareness about preventing deafness and hearing loss and promoting hearing healthcare across the world. WHO has set three main objectives for World Hearing Day 2024: Whether you have hearing loss yourself, know someone who does or are simply interested…
What To Know About Fluctuating Hearing Loss
Fluctuating hearing loss is a form of hearing loss that fluctuates over time. Understanding the nature, causes and implications of this type of hearing loss, whether conductive or sensorineural, is crucial to ensure proper support and treatment are provided. Understanding Fluctuating Hearing Loss Fluctuating hearing loss is a condition that can greatly influence a child’s…
Can Notch Therapy Help Manage Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, clicking or roaring sound that cannot be heard from the outside. Affecting between 15% to 20% of people, tinnitus can cause stress, anxiety, irritability and sleeplessness. While tinnitus has no known cure, you can manage its symptoms for better quality of life. One potential option for symptom management is notch…
Three Common Ways People Lose Their Hearing Aids
Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from the use of hearing aids. The small but remarkable devices improve communication by amplifying speech sounds, reducing irrelevant background noise and managing tinnitus symptoms. With all they offer, hearing aids are one of the last things you want to misplace. Let’s take a look at a couple…
Can You Use Hearing Aids on Video Calls?
Video calls are becoming more and more common. Whether you work from home or use them to stay in touch with your friends and relatives from out of state, video calls can help you stay connected no matter where you are. If you are one of the 30 million people in the United States who…
Can Sun Exposure Cause Hearing Loss?
Living in Santa Barbara means that fun trips to Mesa Lane Beach are only a short drive away. Whether you enjoy swimming or sunbathing, knowing how to protect yourself from the sun’s UV rays is essential to a fun time. Not only can sun exposure cause damage to the skin, eyes and immune system, but…
Is There a Link Between Hypertension and Hearing Loss?
Many things, including loud noise exposure and physical damage to the ear, can cause hearing loss. One potential cause you may not hear about as frequently is high blood pressure, also called hypertension. Let’s examine hypertension and the effect it may have on hearing. What Is Hypertension? Hypertension is a condition where the force of…
