Diabetes is becoming an extremely common disease, making it a large contributor to hearing loss. Though under-recognized, hearing loss can be a serious complication of uncontrolled diabetes.
In 2008, the National Institute of Health (NHI) conducted a study that showed hearing loss is about twice as likely to occur in adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes than those who do not have the disease. After testing over 4,700 participants, the NHI found that there was a strong correlation between diabetes and the participant’s ability to hear a range of frequencies in both ears. Of those participants with diabetes, 54% reported a hearing loss of high-frequency sounds. Continue reading
The How To’s When It Comes To Hearing Aids
When it comes to buying hearing aids, we understand how confusing it can be. When first addressing signs of hearing loss, it is hard to know where to start when determining treatment and if technology is recommended, how much to spend.
We have created a booklet for you to download to answer many of the commonly asked questions individuals with hearing loss ask so that you can feel confident in buying devices right for you!
- How to tell if I truly have hearing loss
- When is the right time to purchase hearing devices
- How much should I spend on hearing technology, if it is recommended by an Audiologist?
- What is the right type of device for me?
After reading our booklet, we hope that you or a loved one will feel confident to contact Landmark Hearing for a hearing evaluation and consultation.
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Hearing loss, that’s only a problem for older people, right?
Think again! Noise exposure, not age, is the leading cause of hearing loss. While is it common for older individuals to have hearing loss, damage from everyday noise is a growing issue amongst our younger generations. The baby boomer generation is dealing with skin cancer due to the tanning they did as teens. This generation will be dealing with hearing loss due to high levels of damaging noise exposure. Continue reading
Studies have found that people with hearing loss are up to five times more likely to develop dementia and alzheimer’s disease compared to those with normal hearing.
If you have noticed that you don’t hear as well as you used to, it’s a good idea to see one of our audiologist at Landmark Hearing as soon as possible. Research conducted by John Hopkins Medicine in 2011 indicates that the longer you wait to seek hearing loss treatment, the more likely your brain will forget how to interpret sound. Continue reading