Want to Improve Your Balance? Hearing Aids May Help Posted on August 27, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Do you feel unsteady when using the treadmill at Esporta Fitness, or have you experienced a fall recently? It turns out that if you have hearing loss, you have a greater risk of a fall-related injury. Fortunately, hearing aids have been shown to help prevent falls. The Link Between Hearing Loss & Falls One study… Read Full Article
Treating Difficulty Hearing Speech in Noise May Reduce Dementia Risk Posted on August 13, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Do you have difficulty following the conversation when you’re at a dinner party at Haymaker Goodyear or other noisy settings? If so, you may have an increased risk of developing dementia, a recent study shows. Fortunately, hearing aids have been shown to reduce this risk. About the Study The study was published in the journal… Read Full Article
Accidental Injuries Increase with Untreated Hearing Loss Posted on July 27, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists You may have heard that hearing loss is associated with anxiety, depression and accelerated cognitive decline, but did you know that it also puts you at greater risk of an accidental injury? One study uncovered this link, which we review below. About the Study Researchers at the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the… Read Full Article
Auditory Processing Disorder & Child Development Posted on July 13, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Sometimes mistaken for hearing loss, auditory processing disorder (APD) is a condition characterized by trouble understanding the meaning with sounds. One way to describe APD is as a hearing impairment, which is distinct from a hearing loss. We discuss the symptoms, diagnosis, causes and treatments for APD below. Symptoms of Auditory Processing Disorder While APD… Read Full Article
Hearing Loss & Loneliness Don’t Have to Go Hand-in-Hand Posted on June 24, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists When you have hearing loss, it can make communication difficult. And when you can’t communicate well, you may start withdraw socially, avoiding people and hobbies you once enjoyed like card games at El Pueblo Senior Citizen Center because it’s just not the same anymore. Over time, this can lead to feelings of loneliness and affect… Read Full Article
Auditory Deprivation & Your Brain Posted on June 9, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists If you fall and break your arm, ignoring the problem will only make it worse. It’s also draining on the rest of your body as it struggles to compensate for the injury. The same is true when you lose your hearing; avoiding treatment can ultimately make the loss more severe and affect other parts of… Read Full Article
Hearing Aids Can Help Improve Listening Fatigue Posted on May 27, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Most people understand the feeling of exhaustion after leaving a long conference room meeting or ending a Zoom call with family. But for people with hearing loss, this feeling of exhaustion, known by audiologists as “listening fatigue,” comes on much more quickly and with much less stimuli than for people with normal hearing. What Causes… Read Full Article
Why You Should Get Regular Hearing Checkups Posted on May 17, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists You get your oil changed at Greulich’s Automotive Repair every 5,000 miles, do your spring cleaning every May and get a dental cleaning every six months, so why aren’t you getting regular hearing checkups? Hearing loss develops slowly over time, meaning you may not realize you have it until it’s at a stage that’s difficult… Read Full Article
Is Untreated Hearing Loss Costing You Money? Posted on April 29, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists There are many risks associated with leaving your hearing loss untreated, including strained relationships with loved ones, increased feelings of loneliness and greater risk of anxiety, depression and even dementia. But if this isn’t enough to get you to take action, there’s one other risk that may: untreated hearing loss can cost you money. Hearing… Read Full Article
3 Benefits of Hearing Aids Posted on April 16, 2021 by Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Hearing loss is a common condition, affecting approximately 48 million Americans. Yet despite its prevalence, only about one in five people who could benefit from treatment actually wears hearing aids. If you’re one of the four who doesn’t, we’ve compiled a list of three benefits of wearing hearing aids that may help you change your… Read Full Article