Remember way back when we used to call audiobooks “books on tape”? With the advent of CDs and, more recently, digital streaming, the term “audiobook” has become the norm, and rightly so. Audiobooks allow you to enjoy literature while on the go without needing to sit down and actually read. Audiobooks: a modern approach to […]
Many people have powerful memories of a beloved family pet. Cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, and a wide variety of other animals can enhance our lives, and even, in some situations, become close companions. Quality of life and symptom management for individuals who have hearing loss can also be improved by having a pet friend. Sometimes, […]
Hearing is a vital part of a professional musician’s living and craft, not just a mere sense. Remarkably, many musicians still perform under the notion that hearing loss is an unavoidable element of their profession. This frame of mind, which regards hearing damage as an unavoidable consequence of the job, is both antiquated and unhealthy. […]
September 18, 2024 | Indian River Hearing Center | Hearing Aids News
In today’s digital age, shopping on the Internet has become quite common. From household essentials to high-tech gadgets, the Internet offers an unlimited array of products, including hearing aids. Buying hearing aids online may, at first, seem like a great plan because of the reduced price tag and because you don’t need to go to […]
Earplugs can often be a basic and effective way to fall asleep at night if you are being kept awake by disruptive noises. Noises that might be preventing your ability to get a good night’s rest can be reduced or entirely blocked out by wearing a pair of earplugs at night. With an assortment of […]
We can anticipate some specific health changes as our loved ones age. Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent of these health concerns. According to the National Institutes of Health, around one in three individuals between the ages of 65 and 74 experience some level of hearing loss. This figure goes up significantly for […]
Hearing loss is frequently seen as an inescapable facet of aging, but the truth is that much of it is preventable. In reality, damage from repeated exposure to loud noise is also a leading factor. Every exposure to loud sounds, whether at a concert, mowing the lawn, or through loud earbuds, accumulates over time, leading […]
Tinnitus is an incredibly prevalent medical condition. Something like 20 million people regularly cope with chronic tinnitus so intense that it becomes burdensome. And there are also more common presentations of tinnitus which are a lot more mild and intermittent and are also easier to deal with. When you hear noises in your ears that […]
Socializing with family and friends and communicating with co-workers can be negatively impacted by even mild hearing loss, and this also includes everyday tasks like shopping. However, the benefits of well-calibrated hearing aids can promote transformative changes. Top ten reasons to get hearing aids While the primary advantage of hearing aids is obvious, improved hearing, […]
The underlying foundation of noise-related hearing loss might seem well-understood. A fairly obvious cause-and-effect relationship is indicated by the name, after all. The universal understanding is simply that loud sounds damage the hearing mechanisms in the ear, causing long-term and permanent hearing loss. And while that’s relevant, the mechanisms underpinning that cause have not always […]