Hearing Loss

Hearing aids can restore our access to sounds that we were unable to hear, but there is a crucial part of how we hear that can't be helped with hearing aids.

The ability to hear in noise is complex. To hear in noise, we use our brain’s higher areas which are responsible for our processing ability. Hearing in noise is dependent upon a couple factors.

We begin experiencing hearing loss in our twenties. For many in our 50-60’s, we are more aware and work harder to be an active participant in conversation, especially in a noisy restaurant. At this point, we most likely have a mild hearing loss.

If you have a hearing loss you probably have questions about the progression of this loss. In this article, we’re answering some of our own patient’s common questions.

Living with a person who has hearing loss can be difficult at times for both people. It requires a lot of patience and understanding, but in the end, working together is part of a strong relationship and it takes both parties to make it work.

If you’re deaf or hard of hearing, lip reading is an incredibly useful tool to have at your disposal. Lip reading is the art of being able to see, interpret and understand speech sounds.

Logical thinking says that if your hearing is in this range your ability to understand speech would require little effort in higher areas of the brain. New research is questioning this. 

Recent research has shown that adults who develop age-related hearing loss also have a higher chance of cognitive decline. 

For those with hearing loss, the holidays can often be a frustrating time filled with social anxiety and isolation. It’s hard to participate in the festivities and be included in conversations if you can’t hear what’s being said. 

If you suffer from some type of hearing loss and don’t wear assistive technology, you face a very high risk of “auditory deprivation” as incoming sound signals are not properly reaching or being processed by the brain.

It’s not uncommon for hearing to degrade with age - in fact, gradual hearing loss is a natural part of growing older. However, many of our patients worry that the hearing loss they are experiencing may be an early indicator of dementia or some other type of neurological disease. Are these fears unfounded?

It’s very common for adults to lose hearing for high pitches or in the higher frequencies. The process happens slowly over time, making hearing conversation in noise and small details of speech more challenging to understand.‍ But what causes this type of hearing loss?

As the name suggests, sudden hearing loss can strike suddenly and without warning making it a life-disrupting experience. If you've lost partial or full hearing, do not panic. There are several treatments that could remedy your condition.

There are many different types of hearing loss – with each case stemming from its own root causes. But in the United States, sensorineural hearing loss is the most common, accounting for up to 90% of all hearing loss.

On the surface, it’s a very simple question. But the answer is surprisingly complex since “20/20” hearing involves 4 separate components of the auditory system: the outer ear, middle ear, inner ear, and the brain.

Hearing aids are more accessible than ever before. But what option is best for you, and how do you pay for them?

Even mild hearing loss can change your brain. So, what does this mean and how does auditory training help?

How do you know if you’re suffering from memory loss, hearing loss, or a combination?

Tinnitus is the perception of a sound without an external sound source and is most often described as a high pitched ringing or buzzing.

Eating out in Sacramento restaurants can be a challenge for people with hearing loss. Read our tips to enjoying a fine meal with your friends and loved ones.

A healthy lifestyle involves exercise and protecting your hearing during those moments is important. Consider some tips here.

Exercise can have great benefits for your hearing. Learn more about why this is true from this article describing how to take advantage.

KCRA 3 investigators wanted to find out just how loud movies are in local theaters? They monitored the volume of popular family movies and found that many of the overly loud movies are in fact movies for children.

Summer blockbusters are about to hit theaters, but could those movies be harmful to your health — specifically, your hearing?