Though children can be born with hearing loss, this condition can also develop at any time during childhood. Hearing loss can have considerable developmental consequences for children, including impacting both their speech and language development and social skills.

According to the CDC, "In 2014, an estimated 5 million Americans aged 65 years or older had Alzheimer's disease." The CDC also predicts that the number will rise to 14 million by 2060. With November being Alzheimer's Awareness Month, it is the perfect time for us to talk about this prevalent disease and its' connection to age and hearing health.

Hearing loss may contribute to serious cognitive conditions like dementia. Because the brain and ears are so dependent on one another, improved hearing is proving to impact multiple functions of the brain positively. Here are a few ways hearing aids may help your mind.

With October being National Audiology Awareness Month, we couldn't think of a better time to talk about the importance of taking control of your hearing health and making an audiologist part of your health care team!

As we have mentioned in previous blog posts, the body is a complex, interconnected system. Because of this, for the entire body to be healthy and working correctly, each part must be performing optimally. So, it is no surprise that studies have found a link between hearing health and cholesterol levels.

Happy Healthy Aging Month! Every year, September is a welcome reminder that we should continue to think about ways to prioritize and safeguard our health as we age. We will break down how hearing relates to our overall health as we age and how taking care of your hearing can prevent and diagnose other aging conditions.

Hearing loss can significantly impact a person’s life and ability to navigate our busy and loud world. However, technological advancements have led to the creation of great products and devices that can alleviate some of the barriers and complications those with hearing loss used to experience. So, we have rounded up a few of our favorite new technologies for those with hearing loss or impairments.

Face masks secured behind the ears can be problematic for those with hearing aids as they can disrupt the devices or even knock them off completely. So, we have put together a few tips on avoiding these problems and safely wearing both!

While it is well known that hearing aids are an effective treatment for hearing loss, “Only one in five people who would benefit from a hearing aid actually uses one,” according to the Hearing Loss Association of America. There are a few common concerns that keep people from seeking help for their hearing loss.

Did you know that your ears only capture/funnel sound and your brain decodes the noise so you can understand what you heard? Because of this, the ears and the mind are incredibly dependent on one another.

Whether virtually or in person, we all deserve to be able to communicate effectively. With May being Better Hearing Health Month, we could not think of a better time to talk about hearing health and how to make sure you and your loved ones are hearing to your/their potential.