The FDA is now using two descriptors for hearing aids: Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids and prescription hearing aids. See how prescription hearing aids compare with OTC hearing solutions.

Finding the best audiologist in your area to look after your hearing is essential to catch any changes in your hearing or potential problems. But what should you be looking for when finding the best audiologist in your area?

Hearing aids were made available over the counter starting October 17, 2022. The American Academy of Audiology gathered some tips for anyone considering OTC hearing aids.

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. A few common myths keep people from seeking help for their hearing loss. We are breaking down the top 5 apprehensions and explaining how they should not stop you from finding the hearing help you need and deserve.

September is Healthy Aging Month, and it is a great time to be thinking about some practices and habits you can implement in your life to help your health in the long run. Here are some of our recommendations.

We take great pride in our care for our patients, from children to seniors. We listen to your story, concerns, and needs and determine what's most appropriate for you. No one solution fits all; all of our patients have completely customized care and solutions based on their situations, life stages, and lifestyles. Here are some things to consider.

An article in the American Academy of Audiology discusses the use of headphones in school-aged kids. We know that noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is rising, especially in the younger population. Parents have some control over their children’s headphone use at home, but what about the headphones kids use at school?

Exercising is beneficial in so many ways, so don’t skip out if you have hearing aids! We gathered some tips for exercising with hearing aids.

Levels of hearing loss refer to the severity of the loss and are generally described as mild, moderate, moderately severe, severe, or profound. To determine how severe your hearing loss is, an audiologist will conduct a hearing test. Your degree of hearing loss is assessed by how loud sounds have to be for you to hear them. This is measured in decibels of hearing loss (dB HL).

The Hearing Journal recently shared an article that reviews the growth and maturation of the human auditory system and explores why children are more susceptible than adults to auditory damage from noise. Researchers recommend ways to protect infants' and children's hearing.

Does your family frequently swim in a pool or lake during the summer? Is your child on a swim team? Has your child ever had swimmer's ear? Recurrent ear infections? Tubes? If you answered yes to any of these, this post is for you!

We understand there are a lot of questions that come with deciding to buy hearing aids, and there are a lot of different types. Not sure where to start or which ones would be best for you? Well, we compiled a few questions to ask your audiologist before buying hearing aids.