How To Prepare for Your Hearing Appointment
Hearing checkups are an important part of your overall health. If you’ve got a hearing appointment coming up, a little preparation can help reduce the stress many people experience around medical appointments. Let’s demystify the testing process first. 1. Understand the Hearing Test Process Hearing testing is fast and straightforward. We’ll start with an…
Study Reveals Hearing & Vision Loss May Double Risk of Dementia
It’s common to lose hearing or vision as you age, but the loss of both can have serious consequences. A study published in the journal Neurology found that having hearing and vision loss may put you at double the risk of developing dementia later in life. The study involved 6,520 people ages 58 to 101….
Managing Hearing Loss Alongside Diabetes or Hypertension
Our bodies are complex, and many health conditions can affect other aspects of health. Diabetes and hypertension, for example, two of the most common health conditions in America, can indirectly lead to hearing loss. When multiple health conditions occur simultaneously, managing them can be confusing. As hearing experts, we’re here to help. How Do Diabetes…
How AI Is Making Hearing Aids Better Than Ever
AI (artificial intelligence) is in everything these days, including hearing aids! Here’s a look at how AI is improving hearing aids and enhancing the user’s listening experience while also supporting their overall health and well-being. How AI Hearing Aids Work Using machine-learning algorithms, hearing aids with AI constantly analyze the sounds around you and automatically…
Daily Habits That Support Better Hearing Health in Florida
There are steps you can take each day to support your hearing health, and our team at Beneficial Hearing Aid Center is dedicated to helping you learn about them. Here are five daily habits to keep your hearing in the best shape. Protect Your Ears in Loud Environments According to the CDC, around “12.5% of…
It’s Fireworks Season—Are You Prepared to Protect Your Hearing?
America’s love affair with fireworks dates back to the nation’s earliest days of independence. This year, July Fourth is also America’s 250th birthday, so a surge in attendance at fireworks displays around the country is likely. Many people underestimate the risk posed by fireworks. With noise levels between 150 and 175 decibels, they are loud…
The Power of a Support System in Hearing Health
Living with hearing loss can be hard at times, but having a strong support system makes it easier. Your support system may include family, found family, friends, neighbors, members of your church or religious community—it’s anyone you can count on to be there for you throughout your hearing loss journey! What the Research Says When…
Men’s Health Month in June: Why Hearing Health Matters
June is officially Men’s Health Month, a national observance dedicated to encouraging men to take charge of their health through preventive care and early detection of medical conditions. While much attention is given to heart disease, diabetes and prostate health in men, one critical area often overlooked is hearing health. Men Face Higher Risk of…
How Heart Health and Hearing Are Connected in Older Adults
As we age, our organs age with us, and as a result, the way we care for our bodies naturally changes. At , we’re particularly specialized in hearing health and auditory systems, and we want to inform our patients about the many ways the aging process and other body systems influence hearing. The Connection Between…
How Hearing Aids Reconnect You to Life
There are numerous benefits to starting hearing loss treatment. We know that treating hearing loss is correlated with improved mental and physical health and strengthened relationships. In honor of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, let’s explore the role hearing aids play in keeping you connected to your life, loved ones, and the world around you. How Hearing…