Independence Day is here and that means it’s time for all those fun-packed parades, fancy fireworks and sizzling barbecues. It’s also precious time to catch up with old friends and family you haven’t seen in a while, and all those jokes and sometimes hilarious arguments that happen when everyone gets together. It should be a …
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Sorry? Did you say something? If you find it hard to hear other people, you could be one of the 48 million Americans who have some degree of hearing loss. Yes, according to the Hearing Loss Association of America report that 1 in 5 people report some degree of hearing loss. In fact, hearing loss …
If you chip a tooth, you go to the dentist. If you break a leg, you go to the hospital. If you are having trouble with your vision, you go and see an optician. So why do so many people ignore the signs of hearing loss? Exposure to as little as 15 minutes of everyday …
It’s no fun finding out that you need help hearing, whether your hearing loss is age-related or noise induced. But now that you know you need a hearing aid, we’re ready to help you find the one that will work best for you. The good news is that hearing aids in the 21st century are …
Although we tend to associate hearing loss with getting older, it can affect people at any age. Here in the US, exposure to noise is the number one cause of hearing loss1. Look out for these five signs that indicated you may need a hearing test. Say that again Do people sound like …
One of the most common questions we get asked by the residents of Acadiana is whether the cost of hearing aids and hearing health will be covered by your health insurance. Obviously it will be down to your health insurance company and individual policy, but if you are feeling a little overwhelmed, we’re here to …
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Most people seem to think that there’s only one type of hearing loss. But, in fact there are two. Conductive and Sensorineural. But, before we delve in deeper, let’s first establish one thing: In the US alone, 48 million adults suffer from some degree of hearing loss. That equates to over 1 in 10. Hearing …
The feeling of spinning whilst being firmly rooted to the ground has got to be one of the most unpleasant sensations in the world. Whether it’s lack of balance, feeling lightheaded, or even feeling like you’re about to faint, dizziness has a lot to answer for, but did you know it can be related to …
