What Tests Are Available for Hearing Loss?
A study published in the American Journal of Public Health in 2016 reports that approximately 23% of Americans ages 12 and older have some degree of hearing loss. If you’re among this population, you could be missing out on important information, like what your colleagues are saying at a business meeting or what your date…
Tips for Camping with Hearing Loss
Camping somewhere like Rancheros de Santa Fe isn’t just fun; research shows it actually benefits your physical and mental health. According to one study, spending time outdoors is linked to increased cognition and better mood. However, if you have hearing loss, you may need to take some extra steps in order to benefit from this…
5 Ways to Protect Your Hearing Aids While Swimming
If you plan on cooling off by the pool this summer, you need to make sure your hearing aids are protected. Let’s look at five ways to keep your device safe while enjoying a summer swim. Avoid Getting Hearing Aids Wet The most obvious advice is usually obvious for a reason. If you want to…
Does Your Child Have Autism or Hearing Loss?
The symptoms of autism and hearing loss often overlap in children, which can make it difficult to make an appropriate diagnosis. In fact, many children with autism are misdiagnosed as being deaf, and as many as one in 59 children with hearing loss also has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Below we review the signs of…
How Certain Chemicals Cause Hearing Loss
Certain chemicals are ototoxic, which means they can cause damage to the ear. This damage can lead to tinnitus, hearing loss and balance problems. Many of these chemicals are found in everyday household items like rug cleaners, pesticides, paints, solvents and lubricants, just to name a few. How Are Chemicals Able to Damage the Ears?…
Dr. Colleen Feldewert Shares About Captioning Options for Movies, TV & Phone Calls
If you struggle to hear while streaming the latest blockbuster on your TV or talking on your phone, captioning can help. Captions are words on a screen that serve as a substitute and/or a supplement to the audio, which allow D/deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals to understand speech and non-speech better. Types of Captions 1) Closed…
5 Habits that Harm Your Hearing
Though some cases of hearing loss are inevitable, like those caused by old age, a lot of the time, the condition can be prevented. You may just need to change some of your habits in order to prevent yourself from getting hearing loss. We review five habits that harm your hearing below. 1. Smoking Smoking…
Health and Safety Protocol
As a health care facility, we have an obligation to serve our patients while at the same time doing our best to limit the spread of contagious illnesses. We are open for scheduled appointments only. Please call us or use our website contact form to schedule a time to come in. We are also providing…
How Often Should You Have a Hearing Test?
When and how often you should have a hearing test depends on factors like your age, occupation and history of hearing issues. Exposure to Loud Noise and Hearing Loss If you are exposed to noise levels over 85 dB on a regular basis because of your job or hobby, you should get your hearing checked…
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects approximately 60,000…