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…
Vacation Packing Tips for People With Hearing Loss
Taking a summer vacation can be a great way to relax, and traveling with hearing loss is not uncommon. A reported 15% of American adults report some degree of hearing loss. Whether jetting off to an island vacation from Newark Airport or camping near Lake Hopatcong, doing a little hearing loss packing preparation can help…
Can Using Headphones Lead to Tinnitus?
Listening to music on your headphones can help you focus on work or motivate you during your walkout at Becker Park. However, it’s important to listen at a reasonable volume; otherwise, you may be putting yourself at risk for hearing loss and tinnitus. Tinnitus Symptoms Tinnitus is a common problem affecting millions of Americans. It’s…
Questions To Ask Before Choosing a Pair of Hearing Aids
There are many factors that go into choosing a hearing aid. While according to a 2022 article published in the National Library of Medicine, “The degree of subjective and objective loss and patient choice are taken into account when deciding on a hearing aid,” there are other factors that go into this decision, too. In…
Communication Tips in Honor of Better Hearing & Speech Month
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month, an annual occasion designed to raise awareness of hearing loss and speech problems. In keeping with that theme, the Speech & Hearing Associates speech-language pathology team is pleased to share some tips for helping children with communication difficulties thrive. Every parent should know that the most crucial action…
How To Make The Most of Hearing On Windy Days
Windy days can be a nightmare for people with hearing aids. Whether you’re on a short walk around your neighborhood or enjoying a bit of nature at Muriel Hepner Nature Park, let’s look at a few of the ways you can minimize the effect of wind on your hearing aids. Why Does Wind Cause Problems…
Here’s How Often You Should Perform These Maintenance Tasks on Your Hearing Aids
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids.” While hearing aids improve the listening experience for people with hearing loss, they will only work to their full capacity if they are well taken care of. Let’s go over how often you should…