by admin | Feb 5, 2020 | Blog
Hidden hearing loss is a type of hearing loss that cannot be measured by the most common hearing test. For someone with this type of loss, their tests show no hearing loss. The cochlea is filled with tiny hair cells. These tiny hair cells are connected to tiny nerve...
by admin | Jan 15, 2020 | Blog
How does heart health affect hearing loss? Did you know that a hearing test may help predict cardiovascular disease? The inner ear, especially the outer wall of the cochlea, is dependent upon good blood flow and a good supply of oxygen to work properly. The cochlea is...
by admin | Nov 1, 2019 | Blog
As we age, we become more concerned about falling, and rightly so. Research links untreated hearing loss to an increased risk of falls! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 1 in 4 older adults experience falls each years. These falls can...
by admin | Aug 8, 2019 | Blog
Can I Protect My Hearing? There are many things that can contribute to loss of hearing including the normal aging process, heredity, certain medical conditions and noise exposure. While some things are out of your control, e.g. your genetics and the normal aging...
by admin | Aug 8, 2019 | Blog
The Right to Choose Your Audiologist Belongs to You! As the face of healthcare changes in Blair County, some patients are unsure if they can continue to see us for audiology services. In some cases, patients have been told they must go to a specific provider that has...
by admin | Aug 8, 2019 | Blog
My older hearing aids are very noticeable. Are there newer hearing devices that are not noticeable? We all remember our parents and grandparents hearing aids that were large and noticeable. And, along with the size they would often whistle or squeal, so if others...
