Do any of the following illustrative stories ring true with you? For years, my grandmother sat quietly at family gatherings, a vague smile on her face, not taking part in the boisterous holiday atmosphere. It wasn’t because she was cold or reserved. It was because, with her hearing loss, it was too hard for her […]
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Hearing healthcare providers may categorize your hearing impairment by its “hearing loss type” based on the location of the impairment. There are three main types of loss: conductive, sensorineural, and mixed. Conductive hearing loss is characterized by damage, defect, or dysfunction of the outer ear, middle ear, or combination of the two. This includes the […]
Reduced Sound Tolerance is an atypical experience of discomfort to sound exposure. The severity of this reduction in acceptance of sounds that would otherwise be agreeable to those with normal tolerance levels can range from annoyance to severe disability. Some patients may even alter or stop daily activities due to the great sound discomfort experienced. […]
One of the newest subsets of behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid styles is the receiver-in-the-canal (RIC) hearing aid. Nearly invisible, while still providing superior sound quality, RICs are an excellent choice for many who are seeking better hearing in a small, unobtrusive package! You may be a great candidate for this style! Also known as receiver-in-the-ear […]