{"id":270,"date":"2019-06-06T16:34:43","date_gmt":"2019-06-06T20:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenwoodent.fm1.dev\/hearing-loss\/"},"modified":"2019-06-06T18:24:27","modified_gmt":"2019-06-06T22:24:27","slug":"hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/greenwoodent.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"
Hearing loss is one of the biggest health concerns in the U.S. It is the third most commonly reported physical condition, following arthritis and heart disease. It affects roughly 20 percent of the American population and can strike people of all ages. The most common causes of hearing loss are noise exposure and aging. What…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div> Research by Johns Hopkins University and others has confirmed what many audiologists and physicians have long feared: there is an irrefutable link between hearing loss and cognitive decline. Initial problems such as memory loss and an inability to concentrate can worsen over time. Left untreated, this may eventually lead to dementia and other forms of…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div> Audiology evaluations consist of a series of tests used to determine whether a hearing loss exists and, if so, measure its type, degree and configuration. An audiologist will assess the results of each individual test in order to develop a treatment plan geared toward your unique hearing loss. Who Should Be Given an Audiology Evaluation?…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div> Single sided deafness (SSD), sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While the majority of patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD is diagnosed in approximately 60,000…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div> We are exposed to sound on a daily basis. Volume levels vary considerably, and can easily exceed 85 decibels (dB) \u2013 the threshold that is considered safe. Any prolonged exposure to noise exceeding this is harmful and can cause permanent, irreversible hearing loss. Excess noise exposure isn\u2019t the only cause of hearing damage. Diseases, drugs…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div> Communicating with a person who has a hearing loss can be stressful for both parties. Even when hearing devices are used, proper communication strategies are essential for maximizing the experience. Try the following tips when communicating with a hearing impaired individual. Maintain eye contact with the hearing impaired individual, facing them directly. Do not attempt…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div> Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs) Provide limited audible improvement in quietIncrease speech understanding in quiet and non-challenging listening situationsLimited improvement in noise There are hundreds of PSAPs currently on the market, ranging in quality and price. For those considering this amplification option, our audiologists recommend the following devices: Bose\u00ae Hearphones\u2122IQBuds\u2122The BEAN\u00ae Hearing Aids & Systems…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>Hearing Loss & Dementia<\/a><\/h2>
Hearing Tests<\/a><\/h2>
Single Sided Deafness<\/a><\/h2>
Protecting Your Hearing<\/a><\/h2>
Communication Strategies<\/a><\/h2>
Hearing Treatment Options<\/a><\/h2>