Patient Resources
8 Perfectly Rational Reasons To NOT Treat Your Hearing Loss
Yes, we know you’re tired of relatives claiming they think you have a hearing loss when you know better. If your hearing was at all bad, you’d know it! Just like the 86% of people who have some form of a hearing challenge but have yet to visit a professional. But of...
New Research Shows that Young People Are at Risk of Hearing Loss
You don't have to worry about losing your hearing until you're old, right? Most are surprised to learn that more than 1.1 billion individuals between the ages of 13 and 35 are at risk of hearing loss on a worldwide basis, according to WHO statistics. A study reported...
Love Local: Bijoux’s Fine Jewelers
There’s no better way to support our community than by lauding our local businesses, and this month, we’re talking about Bijoux Fine Jewelers.A Family Business Bijoux has been family owned and operated for over thirty years, and I’ve been a fan of Bijoux since birth...
How Can I Help A Loved One With Hearing Loss?
Studies show that over 28 million US adults could benefit from wearing hearing aids, but less than 30% of that number have tried them. There are millions of people all over the country with an untreated hearing loss, which affects them and their loved ones. If you...
How Common Is Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is much more common than you think. Chances are you know more than one person with some degree of hearing loss. According to the Mayo Clinic, about one-third of people between the ages of 65 and 75 in the United States have a hearing loss, increasing to...
Love Local: ‘Cast & Clever’ is a Perfect Surf & Turf Joint
Supporting local businesses is something we love to do. We are often the recipients of such love and want to ensure that the whole community is coming together to enjoy each other's company and business. It’s places like this that make it so enjoyable to live here in...
Everything You Need to Know about Earwax
About 12 million people, 5% of adults, seek help for earwax buildup every year, for good reason. Earwax, also known as cerumen, is made up of dead skin cells, modified sweat, and oil from your sebaceous glands, along with keratin from the hair in your ears. The wax is...
Am I Covered For Hearing Aids With Aetna Insurance?
Understanding critical information or keeping up with conversations with family and friends is essential to independent, daily living. Unfortunately, only one out of every five people diagnosed with hearing loss gets adequate help for their hearing loss from hearing...
Can Hearing Loss Be Reversed? Dr. Sorrells’s Opinion on MIT’s Regenerative Therapy Trial
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been working on some recent developments in hearing care – one that could have the power to improve our way of life. Recently, they have made headlines with their work on hearing rejuvenation. The press release that...
Miracle Ear vs. Acadian Hearing Services – What’s the Difference?
When it comes to addressing a hearing challenge, there are several options available in the Lake Charles area. One of the most well-known options, due to their large amount of advertising and heavy use of direct mail, is Miracle Ear. As part of a group that spans the...