What Does it Mean to be Hard of Hearing?
If you’re hard of hearing, in the simplest of terms this means you cannot hear well. There is no universal definition for individuals who are hard of hearing; their hearing loss may range from mild to profound. Your audiologist in Simi Valley estimates some 48 million Americans are hard of hearing, making it a very…
Qualifying for Disability Benefits with Hearing Loss
If you or someone you love experiences hearing loss, you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers monthly financial resources to people who are unable to work due to a disability. If your hearing loss is preventing you from maintaining employment, you may qualify for assistance. Medical Qualifications…
Hearing Myths That May Be Hurting You
Chances are, you’ve heard things about hearing loss you’ve believed to be true, even though the sources may be questionable. This is one type of “fake news” that can do actual harm – especially if you’re one of the 48 million Americans in Simi Valley or Thousand Oaks who is living with a hearing impairment….
Make Hearing Protection During the World Cup Your “Goal!”
Like the Olympics and the Presidential election cycle, the World Cup takes center stage every four years. This provides soccer (or “football” if you’re a purist) fans with the opportunity to cheer on the best players in the world. This year’s event is being hosted by Russia, and games will be played in 11 cities…
Are You Making Your Tinnitus Worse?
As we have discussed on multiple blogs, tinnitus is the sensation of hearing sounds that are not present. We have talked about the initial causes and treatments for tinnitus, but we have not yet discussed what you may be doing that makes your already existing tinnitus worst. Below is your Simi Valley audiologists list of…
Better Hearing & Speech Month
School is almost out, the weather is getting hotter and Memorial Day is right around the corner. But none of these hold a candle to the month-long celebration of Better Hearing & Speech Month. Created by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in 1927, this annual event was designed to help raise awareness of hearing loss…
Are There Hearing Aids Just For Kids?
While we may like to think of kids as just tiny versions of adults, this is not always the case. Sometimes, they needs things specially tailored to fit their individual needs. This is the case for hearing aids. WHAT IF HEARING LOSS IS LEFT UNTREATED Untreated hearing loss can be detrimental for adults, as it…
Types of Hearing Tests
Before your hearing loss can be treated, your Thousand Oaks audiologist must first confirm the type and degree of the loss. This is necessary as your treatment options vary based on this information. In order to do this, a series of tests may be performed. Below are the most common hearing tests used to complete…
Hearing Resources for Students
School can be a difficult time, especially for students who are deaf or hard of hearing; these students face challenges many others do not, such as hearing or understanding the lectures and working on group projects with others. According to the nonprofit Deaf to Work, 19 percent of deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals in the U.S….
Tinnitus Week
February 5-11 is Tinnitus Week. For the second year, the American Tinnitus Association has joined forces with the British Tinnitus Association, Tinnitus Research Initiative and TinnitusHub to help raise global awareness of tinnitus and how it impacts millions around the world. Your hearing loss specialists at Decibel Hearing are proud to be part of the…