Depression has been associated to the loss of hearing and sadly, the association between functional hearing and depression often go unrecognized by many health care professionals…
Hearing-impaired during COVID-19
In these uncertain times during the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are wearing face masks, which makes it even more difficult for the hearing-impaired. They can no longer rely on…
Hearing Aids Improve Brain Function
One of the most prevalent health conditions among older adults, age-related hearing loss, can lead to cognitive decline, social isolation and depression. However, new research…
Circa AI has Fall Detection and alerts
Introducing the World's First Hearing Aid with Fall Detection We’re excited to introduce a new hearing aid that can help give you and your loved ones peace of mind. Meet Circa AI the world’s first hearing aid with fall Alert. Using integrated sensors, fall Alert can...
How to Start a Conversation about Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can be frustrating on all accounts. It can be annoying to have to repeat yourself consistently. It's also very frustrating to be the one to ask others to repeat. As a friend or family member of someone suffering from hearing loss, I know first hand that...
Hear the Joy this Holiday Season
Fifty Percent of us will have someone with hearing loss at our holiday gatherings. Thirty percent of holiday gatherings will include someone with hearing aids. The holiday season is right around the corner! For many, the holidays are a time for family gatherings and...
Allergies Can Cause Hearing Loss
Each year allergy season causes 40 million Americans to brace for itchy, water eyes and runny noses. We hear newscasters talk about the allergy and pollen forecasts and try to predict just how bad allergy season will be this year. What is less often discussed is how...
Why You Need An Annual Hearing Test
An annual hearing test should be part of your healthcare routine. You visit your primary care physician, your dentist and your eye doctor for regular check ups, why are your ears any different? Hearing loss is gradual. Hearing loss usually...
Driving with Hearing Loss
Driving with hearing loss is not illegal. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can get a drivers license at 16 just like anyone else. However, like many other activities for people with hearing loss some extra precautions should be taken. Driving is mainly done with...
Your Heart Health and Hearing are Connected
Nearly 600,000 people die of heart disease every year making it the deadliest disease in the United States. February is American Heart Month. We’d like to raise awareness of the close connection between your heart health and hearing. The Connection Your inner ear is...