by Evanston Audiology | Sep 18, 2015 | Articles, Hearing, Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss, Preventative Care
It remains a puzzle as to why wearing eye glasses—which treat vision impairment—is perceived as a sign of intelligence, while wearing hearing aids—which correct hearing impairment—has been perceived as a sign of old age. Maybe it’s about time the stigma of hearing...
by Evanston Audiology | Aug 27, 2015 | Articles, Hearing, Hearing Loss, Preventative Care
We all procrastinate, routinely talking ourselves out of stressful or uncomfortable chores in favor of something more pleasing or fun. Distractions abound as we tell ourselves that we will sooner or later get around to whatever we’re presently trying to avoid....
by Evanston Audiology | Aug 20, 2015 | Articles, Hearing, Hearing Aid Technology, Hearing Aids, Preventative Care
Present day hearing aids have come a long way; present models are remarkably effective and come with incredible digital functions, such as wifi connectivity, that drastically enhance a person’s ability to hear along with their overall quality of life. But there is...
by Evanston Audiology | Aug 13, 2015 | Articles, Hearing, Hearing Loss, Preventative Care
It has long been known that there are powerful connections among sound, music, emotion, and memory, and that our personal experiences and preferences determine the type and intensity of emotional reaction we have to distinct sounds. For example, research has uncovered...
by Evanston Audiology | Aug 6, 2015 | Articles, Common Conditions of the Ear, Hearing, Hearing Loss, Preventative Care
The ironic part of hearing loss is that we don’t seem to begin appreciating our favorite sounds until after we’ve lost the capacity to clearly hear them. We don’t stop to think about, for instance, how much we enjoy a good conversation with a friend until we have to...
by Evanston Audiology | Jul 30, 2015 | Articles, Hearing, Preventative Care
The hearing healthcare industry has two barriers that prevent people from attaining better hearing: The inability to recognize hearing loss in the first place (due to its slow onset), and The temptation to find a quick, easy, and inexpensive remedy. Regretfully,...
