Hearing loss affects approximately 466 million people across the globe. Most receive a significant boost to their quality of life through the use of hearing aids. Fortunately, the micro-digital technology world has made a powerful impact on the hearing aid industry,...
Hearing Loss: the Third Most Common Health Problem in the USA
The Centers for Disease Control report that hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the USA, trailing behind arthritis and heart disease, but more prevalent than cancer and diabetes. However, hearing care tends to take a back seat when it comes to...
Is Your Hearing Loss Temporary or Permanent?
Hearing loss is not something to fool around with regardless of whether your hearing loss is temporary or permanent. Because hearing loss can have a significant effect on other health issues, an appointment with a hearing care professional is essential not only to...
How Untreated Hearing Loss Affects Your Emotions
A World Health Organization (WHO) report indicates that more than 30% of people over age 65 have correctable hearing loss, but do nothing about it. Further statistics show that after most people experience the first signs of hearing loss, they wait for 5 to 7 years...
What Is Conductive Hearing Loss?
When hearing becomes difficult, it decreases your quality of life. Hearing is a critical part of the communication of important information as well as a primary means of connecting with family, friends, and neighbors. Significant damage comes to these relationships as...
Worried About Hearing Loss? What Are The Signs & Symptoms?
The signs and symptoms of hearing loss may be subtle over the years. By being able to identify them within yourself and loved ones, you can often prevent further hearing loss and regain some of what you have already lost. Hearing protection is critical, so you have to...
What Are The Different Types of Hearing Loss?
Most people don’t realize that there are different types of hearing loss. For most, it’s a case of just not being able to hear properly and that’s that. Right now, 1 in 10 American people suffer with some degree of hearing loss – that’s around 48 million people! The...
The Importance of Early Detection of Hearing Loss in Older Adults
If the paint on your car gets scratched, you might put off getting it fixed until you’ve got time to take it into the body shop. If your shoes are starting to wear out, you might wait until there are holes in your soles before you buy a new pair. And if your hearing...
Relationship Challenges For The Hard of Hearing
If you have a hearing loss or someone you love has a hearing loss, you will know how hard it can be. Left untreated, hearing loss can put a strain on a relationship. Here at Acadian Hearing, one of the most fulfilling aspects of our work is getting to see the joy on...
4 Famous NFL Players With Hearing Loss
The playoffs have started, excitement is building – it is almost time for the Super Bowl. Here at Acadian Hearing, Dr. Heidi Sorrells and her team are looking forward to the big game and we’re sure you are too. As people get talking about the game, there will be lots...