Scheduling a Back-to-School Hearing Test for the Whole Family
The start of a new school year is a natural time to check in on your family’s health, and hearing deserves a place on that list. Scheduling hearing evaluations for both children and adults before school begins can help identify issues that may affect communication, learning and daily life. According to the Centers for Disease…
Why Summer Is Ideal for Updating Your Hearing Baseline
If it has been a year or two since your last hearing test, summer can be one of the easiest times to schedule one. A hearing baseline gives you a clear snapshot of how you’re hearing today, making it much easier to spot meaningful changes later. For many adults, especially after age 50, that’s valuable…
Understanding the Results of Your Hearing Test
If you’ve had a hearing test recently, your results were presented on a chart known as an audiogram. This chart might look somewhat confusing at first, but it’s actually a visual representation of what you’re able to hear, and the symbols it uses aren’t hard to learn. Let’s break down how to read an audiogram….
What Happens During a Professional Hearing Evaluation?
If you have concerns about your hearing, or simply want a baseline for future comparison, a professional hearing evaluation is an important first step. At The House Institute Hearing Health Centers, hearing tests and evaluations are designed to be comfortable, thorough and easy to understand, giving you clear answers about your health. Conversation and History…
Choosing the Right Hearing Protection
Fireworks, sports games, concerts and outdoor hobbies: events like these are what make summer vibrant and memorable. At , we want you to enjoy your summer to the fullest, but we’re also cautious about hearing damage from loud noise. There are myriad options for hearing protection available, so let’s discuss them and what circumstances each…
Summer Sound Check: Why Mid-Year Hearing Tests Matter
Now that it’s June, we’re starting to get excited about the sounds of summer! From children playing underfoot at the family barbecue to waves splashing on the beach at your tropical getaway, summer is full of sounds that you want to fully immerse yourself in. Set yourself up for success by checking in with your…
Celebrating National Speech-Language-Hearing Month: How Hearing Aids Keep You Connected
May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! NSLH Month is organized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and it’s all about communication: raising awareness of communication disorders, taking care of our communication health and recognizing the medical professionals who are passionate about communication health. The Effects of Untreated Hearing Loss on Communication and Connection If you’re living…
Hearing Care Habits to Protect Against Sudden Pressure Changes When Flying or Diving
No doubt, you’re familiar with the sensation and sound of your ears popping when taking off in an airplane or driving up a steep hill. If you’re into swimming and diving, the same thing happens when you go deep underwater. This happens because our ears and the inside of our skulls are very sensitive to…
Healthy Aging in a Noisy City: Preserve Your Hearing
As we grow older, it’s normal for our cells and body systems to deteriorate, with hearing loss being a prominent example. Hearing loss is a natural part of aging; in fact, age-related hearing loss is called presbycusis, and it affects a large majority—approximately 65.3%—of adults age 71 and older, with prevalence rising with every decade…
How to Safely Use Earbuds and Headphones in Everyday Life
Earbuds and headphones are everywhere in our modern world as we tune in to music, podcasts, audiobooks and other media. When used properly, they can enable you to enjoy your favorite media or learn something new as you go about your day. Used improperly, however, earbuds and headphones can have some adverse effects on your…