You may think that hearing loss is only an ear issue but it is much more complicated than that. While the fragile hairs and nerves of our inner ear, which pick up sound, it is the job of the brain to interpret this information. In this way, brain health and hearing health are very much entwined. If our brains are not able to receive enough …
How Treating Hearing Loss Helps Your Mental Health
Through myriad studies conducted over the last 20-30 years, research draws conclusive links between hearing loss and loneliness, social isolation, and depression. Intuitively, we understand that decreased hearing ability makes communication more difficult, and therefore we have to weigh our desire to connect with people against our knowledge of how strained and difficult it may be to try to converse. Well, it turns out that …
Q&A About Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a medical condition that over 40 million people navigate on a daily basis. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, about 1 in 8 people have some degree of hearing loss in one or both ears. This makes impaired hearing the third most common health condition that people experience. Oftentimes, hearing loss occurs gradually over time so it …
Communication at Work – May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
One of the major ways hearing loss impacts a person is by straining communication. Impaired hearing reduces one’s ability to hear sound. This is a key way we process and make meaning of information. Strained communication affects relationships, job performance, and various other responsibilities we manage on a daily basis. Working with impaired hearing can be particularly difficult. But by addressing your hearing loss as …
Can Hearing Loss Be Cured?
Hearing loss is a common health concern that millions of people navigate on a daily basis. There are a variety of factors that can contribute to hearing loss including pre-existing medical conditions, genetic history, and environmental exposure to loud noise. A decreased ability to hear can impact all aspects of life: communication, relationships, and overall health. If untreated, it can increase the risk of medical …
COVID-19 Update
We at Coweta and Fayette Hearing Clinics understand how difficult this time is for everyone, especially those of you with hearing loss. This is such an important time to be able to hear news updates, hear doctors and medical providers, and hear and communicate well with family members. Excessive time together can be hard on everyone, but especially when there is a communication break-down. Below …
Ear Infections & Hearing Loss
One of the most common reasons parents bring their children to the pediatrician is the dreaded ear infection. Most kids will have an ear infection at least once in their lives, and some are more prone to them than others. While they can be painful and even cause hearing loss, the good news is that they are highly treatable and the hearing loss is almost …
Addressing Hearing Loss May Improve Care for Older Adults
Hearing loss is an increasingly common public health concern in the United States and globally. According to the Hearing Health Foundation, 48 million people in America and 477 million people worldwide have hearing loss. Impaired hearing typically happens gradually so it can go unnoticed or be ignored for quite some time. Identifying the symptoms and addressing hearing loss it critical. Detection and treatment can significantly …
Commit to Feeling Your Best This New Year!
This time of year is exciting! What better way to start this New Year and new decade than to center your wellness? Deciding to be proactive about your health can motivate the entire year and significantly improve your life. We know that so many people set personal goals during this time of year. It can be really difficult to stay focused and committed to these …
Acupuncture for Hearing Loss & Tinnitus: Does it Really Work?
Hearing loss is a gradual phenomenon in most people. There are very rare instances where it has happened overnight, such as in case of head trauma or sudden illness. Most people who experience hearing loss are not aware that they have a loss as the condition slowly becomes more acute over time. In the mean while the brain compensates for the deficiency in hearing. With …