September 7, 2021 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
You expect certain things as your loved ones get older: Hair changing colors, needing glasses, stories about “When I was your age”. Hearing loss is another change that we associate with aging. This happens for numerous reasons: Some medications or medical treatments such as chemotherapy that cause structural damage to the ear, exposure to loud […]
August 31, 2021 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
Is your hearing protection failing to protect your hearing? Here are 3 things to watch for. In spite of your best efforts, you can sometimes run into things that can mess with your hearing protection, both at home and at the job. That’s difficult to cope with. You’re trying to do the right thing after […]
August 17, 2021 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
When people are at an age where they are still working, their job is frequently a huge part of their self-worth. They base their self-image on what kind of job they do, what position they have, and how much they make. What’s the first thing that comes to mind when someone asks, “So what do […]
August 10, 2021 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
Are you aware that around one out of three adults between the ages of 65 and 74 is impacted by hearing loss and half of them are older than 75? But even though so many individuals are impacted by hearing loss, 70% of them have never used hearing aids and for those under 69, that […]
August 2, 2021 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
When the men and women of our armed forces come home from service, they frequently suffer from physical, emotional, and mental challenges. While healthcare for veterans is a continuing dialogue, relatively little attention has been paid to the most prevalent disabilities diagnosed in veterans: Hearing loss and tinnitus. Even if you factor in age and […]
The cause of tinnitus, a persistent ringing or buzzing in the ears, is often ambiguous. However, there is one thing researchers agree on: you are more likely to experience tinnitus if you also suffer from hearing loss. Up to 90 percent of individuals who suffer from tinnitus also have hearing loss according to HIAA. As […]
Music lovers and musicians of all genres can no doubt relate to the words of reggae icon Bob Marley. Marley said the following in regards to the power of music: “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” Music has been known to have a detrimental effect on the musicians […]
A loud workplace isn’t all that great for your ears (or your focus, for that matter). Your hearing health can be negatively affected by even moderate levels of noise if you’re exposed to it for numerous hours each day. This is why questions like “what hearing protection should I use?” are worth asking. Most of […]
There is a strong connection between mental health and hearing loss according to new research. Besides this connection, both conditions have something else in common – they frequently go unacknowledged and neglected by patients and health professionals. For millions of people who are searching for solutions to mental health problems, recognizing this connection could lead […]
