Can Loud Toys Damage Hearing?
When thinking about the safety of a children’s toy, we often consider whether an object is too sharp or too heavy, but what about too loud? Some toys can reach volumes that may be harmful to your child’s hearing and cause problems down the road. The Risk Loud Noise Poses to Your Hearing Exposure to…
What to Know About Acoustic Neuromas
Acoustic neuromas are noncancerous, slow-growing tumors on the vestibular nerve, the main inner ear nerve responsible for sending balance information to the brain. Also called vestibular schwannomas, acoustic neuromas arise when Schwann cells wrap around or cover the vestibular nerve. Although acoustic neuromas are noncancerous, large or quickly growing neuromas can press against the brain…
Join Us for October’s Hard of Hearing Class
WHEN:    October 25, 2023TIME:     7:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.WHERE:   Virtual ClassCOST:     $100 This class is casual, interactive and fun! It will be taught by our TEAM of an audiologist and speech-language pathologist. Family members, friends and all communication partners are encouraged to join. Call today to sign up! (732) 750-4660
Weekend Literacy Groups
Join us for our weekend literacy groups aimed to improve fundamental literacy and language skills. These classes will be held in-person at the Metuchen office on Sunday mornings, beginning November 5th. Groups will be one-hour in length and organized by age and fluency skill level. A virtual-grouping option will be available, and time slots will be determined if…
Safety Tips for People with Hearing Loss
Living with hearing loss is an adjustment, and it can affect multiple aspects of your life, including your safety. The good news is that there are plenty of steps you can take to keep yourself and your home safe when you have hearing loss. Use Hearing Aids to Hear Important Sounds Did you know that…
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A NEW Class for Hard of Hearing Patients WHEN: September 27, 2023 TIME: 7:00pm – 8:00pm WHERE: Virtual Class COST: $100 This class is casual, interactive and fun! It will be taught by our TEAM of an audiologist and speech-language pathologist. Family members, friends and all communication partners are encouraged to join. CALL…
How to Enjoy Music Without Risking Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can come from many sources, including aging, illness and physical trauma to the ear, but one of the most common causes is damage from excessive noise. The advent of smartphones, in-house speaker systems and car radios have left us more exposed to hazardous noise than ever. Approximately 50% of people aged 12-35 could…
What Is Auditory Processing Disorder?
Auditory processing disorder (APD) disrupts the way the brain understands sound input. The disorder causes the brain’s auditory system to miss or misinterpret speech sounds. Let’s examine the prevalence, symptoms and identification of auditory processing disorder. How Common Is Auditory Processing Disorder? A study on support systems for those with APD found that an estimated…
Tips For Protecting Your Hearing at Sporting Events
If you’re a sports fan, you know nothing beats the rush of seeing your favorite team play at their home stadium. All the cheers, music playing and the roar of the crowd can be exhilarating. Unfortunately, it can also pose a risk to your hearing health. Loud Environments Increase Hearing Loss Risk Exposure to loud…
What Lifestyle Changes Help Relieve Tinnitus Symptoms?
Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, hissing, clicking or roaring in the ears. Some causes include but are not limited to: While tinnitus has no known cure, there are several things you can do to try and manage the symptoms. Stress Reduction Not only has stress been shown to trigger tinnitus symptoms, but tinnitus itself can…