I’m only in my 50s, and hearing challenges only affect the elderly, right? The idea that hearing challenges only affect the elderly is only partially true. Yes, the majority of hearing loss cases are related to age deterioration, or presbycusis. However, right behind...
Hearing aid technology is advancing quickly these days. This rate of change can be both exciting and maybe a bit intimidating if you aren’t up to speed on the latest developments. That’s why I’m writing this piece today. I want you to understand how today’s newest...
According to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, almost 50% of people over the age of 60 have a hearing loss, with numbers expected to almost double by 2040. With these kinds of numbers, you would expect many older people to get hearing...
Congratulations! You've decided to take care of your auditory health and you've booked an appointment for a hearing assessment with South Sound Audiology. No doubt you are now wondering what comes next. After you've booked a day and time that works for you, it's...
Most people would say their hearing is "fine," but many of the signs of early hearing loss are easy to miss and explain away. Because of this and the reluctance to accept aging, people wait 7 to 10 years on average before they get a hearing assessment. This makes me...
