Aim Hearing and Audiology opened its doors in 2009, and over the years, we have experienced every possible high and low a hearing clinic can face together and enjoyed the ride. But we could never be the team we are today, nor have the clinic we have, without our...
Single-sided hearing loss or hearing loss in one ear occurs when you have difficulty hearing in one ear only. It is estimated that 60,000 people in the United States acquire single-sided hearing loss, but only a small proportion take action and get treatment. People...
Cochlear implants have been around for almost forty years, but their recent strides are more impressive than ever. We know technology moves fast, so it’s no wonder that the technology in hearing instruments would improve just as quickly. While cochlear may not be the...
We hear the results of new studies almost every month that prove that cognitive decline is connected to an untreated hearing loss, and the more severe the hearing loss, the higher the risk of cognitive decline. Medical News Today gives these numbers for people with an...
With hearing loss affecting one in eight people in the United States, the World Health Organization has ranked it as the third most debilitating condition worldwide. While audiologists can do all they can to promote the benefits of early prevention and care, for some...
Because it develops slowly, many of my patients are unaware of their hearing loss until it becomes a severe issue. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) indicates that untreated hearing loss doubles the risk of developing depression and increases the...
Thirty-seven and a half million adults in America have hearing problems, according to National Institutes of Health (NIH) statistics. Out of this 15 percent of the population, about 28.8 million of those with a hearing impairment can benefit from hearing aids. This...
We are aware of common health issues such as heart disease and cancer. Each day, researchers are working on reducing the impact these conditions have on the American population. They are also working on the third most common health problem that most people neglect,...
YES! Having your hearing tested regularly can significantly reduce the chances of causing any long-term effects. Not getting tested is the main factor for damaged hearing across all of North Carolina. With the rise of electronic usage, our hearing is more at risk than...
When was the last time you had a hearing test? If your answer is "I don't even remember," you aren't alone. Most adults, even older adults at higher risk, don't get their hearing checked recently. Only about 20 percent of those aged 70 and older who could benefit from...