Hearing Loss
Signs of Hearing Loss in Aging Parents: How to Notice and Gently Bring It Up
Spending time with your aging parents is great until you spot the signs of hearing loss in aging parents. Maybe the TV creeps louder, or your dad answers a question nobody asked. Noticing it is the easy part. Raising it…
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Degrees of Hearing Loss: A Guide to All Five Levels
TL;DR: The degrees of hearing loss range from mild to profound, with each level reflecting a specific decibel range on your audiogram. Knowing where you fall helps you choose the right solution. We’ve helped patients across Sioux Falls and Buffalo…
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Presbycusis Explained: What Causes Hearing Decline
Age brings wisdom, experience, and unfortunately for many, gradual hearing changes. Presbycusis affects roughly one in three adults over 65. Understanding what drives this common condition helps you protect your hearing and maintain quality of life as you age. What…
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Bilateral Hearing Loss: Understanding the Challenges
Millions of people live with hearing difficulties every day, but when hearing loss affects both ears, the challenges can feel overwhelming. This condition, known as bilateral hearing loss, doesn’t just make sounds harder to hear — it changes the way…
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Understanding the Reality of Hearing Loss
The reality of hearing loss is more than missing sounds. It affects health, safety, mood, and relationships. Nearly 430 million people worldwide need treatment for hearing loss, yet most wait years before seeking help. Delays come at a cost. Untreated…
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This World Alzheimer’s Month Schedule a Hearing Test
September is World Alzheimer’s Month. It is a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness about dementia and encouraging action to support brain health. Each year, Alzheimer’s Disease International calls on individuals, families, and communities to join together and challenge the…
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Conductive vs. Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Hearing loss touches nearly every family. It affects conversations, work, safety, and confidence. Yet not all hearing loss is the same. Compare the two most common types, conductive hearing loss vs. sensorineural hearing loss. Knowing how they differ helps you understand…
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Understanding Hearing Loss Types
Hearing loss affects millions of people worldwide. It is not a single condition but a range of problems that can impact how sound reaches or is processed by the brain. The three main hearing loss types are sensorineural, conductive, and…
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Tips for Communicating if You Have Hearing Loss
Communication is the foundation of human connection. It helps us share ideas, express feelings, and build strong relationships. But communicating if you have hearing loss comes with unique challenges. Conversations that were once simple can become tiring, especially in noisy…
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Choosing the Best Hearing Aids for Severe Hearing Loss
Finding the best hearing aids for severe hearing loss can feel overwhelming. Severe and profound loss sit among the five degrees of hearing loss and need serious power. The good news is that today’s devices can bring speech and connection…
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