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What to Expect From a Hearing Aid Fitting Appointment
If you’re preparing for a hearing aid fitting appointment, it’s part conversation, part technology setup and part teamwork. Your audiologist works with you to learn how you live, what you struggle to hear, and what…
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What Is Speech-In-Noise Testing?
Hearing tests are an insightful way to assess your hearing loss. There are many different types of hearing tests, all of which have their own function in determining the severity, type and cause of your…
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Preventing Falls This Holiday Season
Falls are a serious event that can lead to injury and a hospital visit. Don’t let a fall upset your holiday. Let’s discuss why falls increase during the holiday season and what you can do…
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Recognizing Early Balance Problems Before They Become Falls
Maintaining good balance is essential for everyday tasks, such as standing up and walking, as well as for overall safety. Balance issues can increase your risk of falling, which is a significant health concern for…
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How the Season Change Affects Balance and Stability
Cooler weather is coming to Santa Fe. It’s well-documented that season changes have profound effects on our lifestyle, mood and even mental well-being, so let’s investigate how the season change might affect your balance and…
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How Do the Ears Affect Balance?
The ear is a complex organ. It isn’t just a part of the auditory process; it also plays a significant role in your sense of balance. With a complex network of organs and passageways, your…
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What is the Human Hearing Range, and Can You Lose It?
The human sense of hearing is incredibly sensitive, allowing us to detect a wide range of sounds. But age can decline as we age and age-related hearing loss is the most common form of hearing…
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Can I Have Tinnitus in One Ear?
Tinnitus, or the perception of ringing, buzzing or other sounds that aren’t present, often affects both ears. However, some people experience it in only one ear, a condition known as unilateral tinnitus. Nearly 10% of…
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Job Interview Tips for if You Have Hearing Loss
If you’re one of the 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over who report some trouble hearing (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders), you may have some extra jitters leading…
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Event Highlights the Connection Between Dementia and Hearing Loss
The Santa Fe Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America will host Dr. Norm Dawson, a remarkable individual who has triumphed over adversity by thriving as a person who has been deaf for most…
