If you suffer from hearing loss, you may know that addressing the condition is only the first step. Letting your loved ones know that you suffer from hearing loss can become even more daunting of a challenge. Admitting you have a hearing loss shouldn’t be embarrassing, but for many it is. There …
Patients With Untreated Hearing Loss Incur Higher Health Care Costs Over Time
An estimated 38 million people in the United States of America are experiencing some form of hearing loss—two-thirds of these people are older than 70. Researchers have estimated that one in three people who are between 65 and 74 years old currently has hearing loss. While it is a common …
Occupational Hearing Hazards
Noise in a work environment is one of the most common causes of hearing loss, and one of the most common occupational injuries suffered in the United States. Approximately 40 million employed people are exposed to dangerous noise levels each day while ten million have already suffered hearing damage from …
Great Things to Hear this Holiday Season in Panama City
Ah, the holidays! Fun, festivity, and lots of memory-making events. At Audiology Consultants, we don’t want you to miss a minute of the holiday action – the sights, the smells and, of course, the sounds. We’ve picked out some holiday events for the entire family, with great things to hear, …
Tips for Traveling with Hearing Aids
It’s always a great time to get out and travel – whether you’re on return trip to a favorite destination or headed out on an adventure to somewhere you’ve never been! When it comes to traveling, you don’t have to let hearing loss hold you back. Most travel plans can …
Enjoying the Holidays with Hearing LossÂ
With the hustle and bustle of the holidays upon us, one or more big festive dinner or party has likely popped up on your schedule. While gathering with family and friends is one of the best ways to celebrate the season, big gatherings can be hard on people with hearing …
Tips for Adjusting to Your New Hearing Aids
If you’ve just gotten new hearing aids, the way things sound may surprise you. Hearing aids are the most common, most effective treatment for hearing loss, and if you’re new to them, they will take some getting used to. Fortunately, there are ways to practice listening with your hearing aids …
November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
With the start of November, the holidays are just around the corner. As we make plans to connect with our loved ones, it is a significant time to remember that November is also Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating form of dementia that affects over 5.6 million Americans. …
Things to Consider When Selecting Hearing Aids
So you’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss and have been told that you could benefit from hearing aids. It’s now time to choose the perfect pair of hearing devices to take you back into the world of clear conversations. With the huge array of hearing aids on the market today, …
What to Expect at a Hearing Test
Studies show that most people wait an average of seven years to seek treatment for their hearing loss. But as with many medical issues, early intervention means a much better chance of a positive outcome. Hearing evaluations are quick and painless, and can give you and your audiologist crucial insight …