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• Hearing Tips for the Holidays Posted by Montgomery Hearing Services on December 01, 2016 It’s the most wonderful time of the year ‘Tis the season to be jolly. But it’s also the season when hearing loss can become more obvious — and problematic.  For most, the holiday season is packed with social activities. From Thanksgiving through New Year’s, the calendar fills with work socials, family gatherings, shopping excursions and parties with friends and... Read More
• 4 Tips on Talking to a Loved One With Hearing Loss This Holiday Season Posted by Montgomery Hearing Services on November 01, 2016 Attempting to talk to a loved one about their hearing loss can be a difficult task. While it may be obvious that a loved one is suffering, research shows that on average, hearing aid users wait over 10 years after their initial diagnosis to be fit with their first set of hearing aids. Holidays like Thanksgiving present a good opportunity to discuss a family... Read More
• Audiology Awareness & Hearing Protection Awareness Month Posted by Montgomery Hearing Services on October 03, 2016 October celebrates Audiology Awareness Month. Hearing health has been linked to many aspects of overall health, yet only 1 in 4 adults receive hearing screenings during routine physical exams. That is surprising when nearly 74% of adults get their eyes examined every 2 years and 62% of adults visit a dentist each year*. So if other aspects of an individual’s... Read More
• Can You Tell the Difference Between Hearing Loss and Alzheimer’s? Posted by Montgomery Hearing Services on September 01, 2016 Mary is 78, widowed, and lives alone. She definitely isn’t the person her kids and grandkids remember: she doesn’t like to go out, is anxious when she does, frequently seems confused, doesn’t respond to questions, or, when she does, responds with off-topic answers.   John is 71, married, and lives with his 69-year old wife, Irene. John definitely isn’t himself... Read More
• Overcoming Hearing Loss Stigma Posted by Montgomery Hearing Services on August 05, 2016 One in 10 Americans experience some level of hearing loss and the impact of this condition affects the communities that surround those people as well. Hearing loss can negatively affect relationships, workplaces and social interactions. The fear of being isolated or viewed differently by their peers because of hearing loss leads many people to have a negative... Read More
• Enjoy Music by Listening Carefully Posted by Montgomery Hearing Services on July 01, 2016 Music can make you feel happy, motivated and even euphoric! These feelings and experiences aren’t unsubstantiated either. Research shows that music activates regions of the brain that are thought to be involved in reward, motivation, emotion and arousal. These brain structures are known to be active in response to other euphoria-inducing stimuli, such as... Read More
• 10 Common Hearing Loss Symptoms Posted by Montgomery Hearing Services on June 01, 2016 Hearing loss is a widespread condition, affecting nearly 50 million people in the United States. Changes in our hearing don't typically occur all at once. Rather, hearing loss symptoms appear over time. Do you or a loved one sometimes have a difficult time hearing? Consider these questions: Are you embarrassed to talk openly about not being able to hear? Are... Read More
• Hear’s to Mothers Everywhere! Posted by Montgomery Hearing Services on May 09, 2016 It’s Mother’s Day this month — a terrific time to remember and give thanks for all the things our mothers did to make our childhood easier and more carefree. Cards, brunches and bouquets are the traditional way to honor Mom. But wouldn’t it be great if you could repay her by helping to make her life easier? We think we’ve got the... Read More
• The Alarming Impact of Hearing Loss in the Workplace Posted by Montgomery Hearing Services on April 21, 2016 Since symptoms of age-related hearing loss may start occurring by age fifty-five, it is safe to assume that many individuals in the workforce are experiencing some degree of hearing loss. Recently, the non-profit Better Hearing Institute (BHI) took a close look at the impact untreated hearing loss has on the workplace — and its workforce. What they discovered... Read More
• A Little Hearing Loss Could Mean Big Problems Posted by Montgomery Hearing Services on March 01, 2016 Our Doctors of Audiology at Montgomery Hearing Services hear it all the time from patients: “A little hearing loss is no big deal.” And sure, when compared to vision loss, gradual hearing loss is easier to deal with, work around and put off. But make no mistake, untreated hearing loss can quickly turn into a “big deal” — which may have... Read More
• Hearing and Your Heart Posted by Montgomery Hearing Services on February 01, 2016 In February we celebrate Valentine’s Day, so when better to discuss matters of the heart? Though most conversations around the heart pertain to love this time of year, the heart’s connection to hearing and hearing loss should also have you thinking about your loved one. Studies show that hearing health and cardiovascular health impact each other. Read... Read More
• Are You Using Medications That Cause Hearing Loss? Posted by Montgomery Hearing Services on January 11, 2016 Did you know that approximately 200 prescription and over-the-counter medications are known to be ototoxic — which, literally, means “poisonous to the ears”? Ototoxic drugs have the potential to damage the inner ear or cause vestibular dysfunction, which can result in hearing loss, tinnitus or even balance disorders. Many ototoxic effects are... Read More