Category: Hearing Loss

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

When you think about it, the fact that there is a link between hearing loss and mental health problems such as depression and anxiety is not surprising. When you have hearing loss, it can be frustrating when you can’t follow the conversation, which causes many to become socially isolated, a well-known risk factor for depression….

When you think of the risks of untreated hearing loss, what comes to mind? Many would mention missing important alarm sounds like the smoke detector, strained relationships due to communication barriers and anxiety about mishearing important information. What many don’t know is that untreated hearing loss is linked to balance issues. If lately, you feel…

Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that easily leaves one feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to meet your local audiologist to learn about life-changing options that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at Arizona Desert ENT Specialists,…

As we age, our auditory cortex – the part of the brain that processes sound – becomes more easily overwhelmed by noise. This can lead to hearing problems and listening fatigue. Hyperacusis is a similar condition, but more severe; it is a term used to describe intense emotional responses to specific auditory stimuli. Hyperacusis affects…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Lockdowns, stay-at-home orders and social distancing make this a challenging time for all. For those with untreated hearing loss, who are at an even greater risk of developing mental health issues, raising awareness and developing a coping strategy is key. Social Isolation A report from the National Academies of Sciences,…