Your Hearing Experience When Dining
Tips To Improve Your Dining Experience It’s no secret that restaurants are loud! The noise level of most restaurants makes for a less-than-enjoyable experience, especially for people with hearing loss. A study conducted in 2023 revealed that 63% of restaurants had an average noise level of 75 dB, which is about 15 dB louder […]
HAPPY NEW “HEAR”!
By Kayla Golliher, Doctor of Audiology As we welcome a new year, many of us make resolutions to improve our health and well-being. One area often overlooked in these resolutions is hearing health. Untreated hearing loss can significantly impact both physical and mental well-being, but the good news is that treating it […]
Why Is Hearing Protection So Important?
Did you know that hazardous noise exposure is the number one cause of hearing loss in America, affecting an estimated 40 million Americans? Prolonged exposure to loud sounds, whether from concerts, construction sites, or everyday activities like using power tools, can damage permanent hearing. Noise-induced hearing loss often occurs gradually, making it difficult to […]
Why Are Hearing Aids So Expensive?
It’s estimated that over 40 million Americans have hearing loss and could benefit from hearing aids. However, the high cost of hearing aids can be prohibitive. So, I’m here to answer that big question: Why are hearing aids so dang expensive? Each year, the hearing aid industry invests heavily in research and development (R&D) […]