How to Foster Good Communication Despite Hearing Loss
Hearing loss affects more than one in 10 people in the United States. When you live with hearing loss, communication is often the first thing to suffer. Repeated misunderstandings build feelings of frustration, mental fatigue and social isolation. Focusing on clear, compassionate communication is an important step in helping your loved ones cope with hearing…
Join Our Mommy and Me Group this July
Speech & Hearing Associates will be hosting a Mommy and Me group for babies ages 16-20 months and their parents. With our licensed speech therapist, we will focus on language enrichment, vocabulary and social skills in a fun environment. Sessions are scheduled from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays, July 9, July 16, July 23 and July 30,…
When is a Cochlear Implant Necessary?
Do you have trouble following conversations when you’re out at Fort Lee restaurant? Hearing aids are the most common treatment for mild to severe hearing loss. However, patients with profound hearing loss may benefit from cochlear implants. How Cochlear Implants Differ from Hearing Aids While both devices work to improve your ability to pick up…
Practical Tips for Managing Tinnitus Daily
Tinnitus is the presence of noise in your ears with no external source. Whether it’s a high-pitched ring, a steady hum or something in between, the sound can quickly turn into an unwelcome and frustrating companion. While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, there are practical ways to make daily life more manageable. Hearing Aids Hearing loss…
How Can Bluetooth® Hearing Aids Benefit Your Daily Life?
Life can get incredibly busy. Between work meetings, family time, workouts and, hopefully, a little nightly downtime, there’s a lot going on. For the 15% of U.S. adults with hearing loss, keeping up with a hectic routine can feel even more challenging. Bluetooth-compatible hearing aids are one excellent tool to help you tackle your day….
What Is the Relationship Between Hearing Loss and Anemia?
Anemia, characterized by a reduced number of healthy red blood cells, affects nearly one-third of the global population. Beyond its well-known impacts—such as increased susceptibility to illness, impaired cognitive development and decreased productivity—emerging research points to a potential link between anemia and sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Let’s explore the connection between these two conditions and…
Speech & Hearing Associates Is a Walk for a Lifetime Sponsor
Speech & Hearing Associates is thrilled to be a sponsor of Walk for a Lifetime, supporting Spectrum360 and their mission to provide specialized programs and support to individuals with autism and related challenges as they realize their aspirations, lead thriving lives and fully engage with their families and in their communities. Join us from 9…
What Features Do Modern Hearing Aids Offer?
Getting new hearing aids is like getting a new phone or computer in many ways. During the decision process, you’ll look at the different features each device offers, how they look and how they’ll work for your needs. For example, someone running advanced software may go for a bulkier, feature-heavy laptop, while someone who uses…
What to Know About Objective Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the perception of ringing, buzzing or other sounds in the ears when no sound is present. However, in some rare instances, a person’s tinnitus can be heard by a hearing specialist during an examination. This is known as objective tinnitus and is a less common form of tinnitus. What is Objective Tinnitus? Unlike…
How Does Hearing Loss Relate To Stress and Anxiety
Hearing loss can have profound effects on mental health, with studies showing that it can increase the risk of conditions like depression and anxiety. A systematic review of multiple studies found a significant association between hearing loss and anxiety disorders. According to research, individuals with hearing loss are more likely to experience anxiety symptoms. This…