Can Young People Also Suffer from Hearing Loss?
Much like poor eyesight and back pain, hearing loss is not confined to just older adults. Children of all ages in the Thousand Oaks area and throughout the country can and do experience hearing loss. Roughly three out of 1,000 babies are born with hearing loss, and its prevalence is on the rise with adolescents. The…
Hooray for Rain!
All of us living in Southern California know that we have experienced drought for way too long. So when this season’s rains came, I think most of us rejoiced. But I have had some of my clients say they don’t wear their hearing aids then. I just want to reassure people that it is okay…
The Link Between Concussions and Hearing Loss
Contact sports, car crashes and falls are the leading causes of concussions in Thousand Oaks, California. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a sudden acceleration or deceleration to the head. Headaches, dizziness, temporary loss of consciousness, confusion, fatigue and vomiting are common symptoms of this brain injury. While hearing loss…
Tips for your Valentine’s Dinner
Don’t let your hearing loss prevent you from celebrating love this Valentine’s Day. A romantic dinner out with your partner is no longer out of the question if you follow these simple tips: Choose the right restaurant – there are countless places to eat in Ventura Country and Conejo Valley. Try to pick one that…
Turn Down That Noise in Your Headphones!
The number of Americans with hearing loss has doubled within the past 30 years. Children in Thousand Oaks as well as those around the country are at an ever growing risk of developing hearing loss. This may be due to the increase in use of personal music players. Developing noise-induced hearing loss from a personal…
Hearing = Happiness
Research shows that those who treat their hearing loss have a significantly improved quality of life than those who don’t seek treatment. Untreated hearing loss is linked to a number of debilitating conditions including balance disorders, depression and even cognitive decline. Those who treat their hearing loss with hearing devices, however, report improvements in their…
Better Hearing for the New Year
Pop open the bubbly and ring in the new year! 2017 will bring many things; for the 48 million individuals in Thousand Oaks and throughout the U.S. with hearing loss, the new year brings an opportunity for better hearing. Most individuals with hearing loss wait an average of seven years before seeking help. This is…
New Year’s Resolutions
There are so many things we want to change in the new year – we want to be more organized, we want to have better relationships with family and friends, we want to be healthier… The list goes on. One thing that can help with many of these resolutions is getting hearing devices. Communication is…
Prevalence of Hearing Loss in the Military
While work-related injuries can occur in nearly every profession, certain careers are inherently riskier than others. A clear example of this would be the military. In those who serve as combat soldiers, the most common injuries sustained are hearing disorders, specifically, hearing loss and tinnitus. Experts approximate that roughly 50 percent of combat soldiers suffer…
Socially Meaningful Sounds to Benefit Your Hearing
Social interaction can have many positive effects on a person’s well-being. Without it, people are at a greater risk of high-blood pressure, obesity and mortality. In addition to these benefits, which have been well-documented in previous medical studies, we now know that social bonds can affect your auditory system. A research team at Georgia State…