Hearing Aids for Medical Professionals: Finding the Best Fit for Your Job
Hospitals like Emory and Northside are fast-paced, high-stakes environments where effective communication is key. Whether you’re a nurse making rounds, a physician in surgery or a technician monitoring patient equipment, your ability to communicate clearly is essential to providing safe, effective care. An estimated 10% of all healthcare and social assistance (HAS) workers have difficulty…
Overcoming Three Common Worries About Hearing Aids
Nearly 20% of the global population has hearing loss. Despite how widespread the condition is, many avoid seeking treatment for it. Let’s take a look at three common worries people have about committing to hearing aids, and how you can conquer them to enjoy clearer hearing. Worry #1: Hearing Aids Won’t Help Me Many people…
Tinnitus Supplements: What You Need to Know
Tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing in the ears, is surprisingly common, affecting more than 50 million U.S. adults. When the internal ringing starts to interfere with daily life, many turn to home therapies, including but not limited to supplements. Unfortunately, studies on the effectiveness of tinnitus supplements are either inconclusive or poorly designed. Let’s look…
Understanding Hearing Health for Hunters
Many Georgia hunters look forward to crisp mornings in the Etowah Valley Game Preserve during deer, turkey and rabbit seasons. While hunters pay close attention to firearm safety, camouflage and outdoor conditions, one detail is often overlooked: protecting your hearing from gunfire. Firearm Noise Levels in the Field The sharp crack of a shotgun, rifle…
Understanding Water Resistance in Hearing Aids: Summer Safety Tips
Long days, warm sunshine and afternoons at the pool make summer a favorite season for many. But if you wear hearing aids, you may wonder how safe your devices are around water. Whether you’re lounging by the Washington Park Natatorium pool or caught in a sudden rain shower, understanding water resistance can help protect your…
Helping Your Child Thrive at School With Hearing Aids
Before sending your kid to school, you buy pencils, crayons, calculators, new backpacks and more. Parents of children with hearing loss have one more thing to consider: hearing aids. Let’s take a look at how hearing aids can help your child thrive in school and a few ways you can introduce them. How Hearing Aids…
Listening Fatigue and Hearing Loss: Tips to Boost Your Energy
For people with hearing loss, everyday conversation can be exhausting. Even simple interactions, whether in meetings, restaurants or summer barbecues at Azalea Park, can leave you mentally drained. This sensation, known as listening fatigue, isn’t just frustration or stress. It’s a real form of fatigue caused by the extra cognitive work required to make sense…
When—And When Not—To Wear Your Hearing Aids
Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from the use of hearing aids. Knowing how to care for your hearing aids can help you ensure their longevity. One of the simplest ways to care for your devices is to know when and when not to wear them. When To Wear Hearing Aids Consistency is important…
The Latest in Tinnitus Management Tools
Tinnitus is the perception of sound, usually a ringing or buzzing, that other people cannot hear. The symptom affects approximately 10 to 25% of adults. Though some patients only experience the occasional ringing, others deal with chronic cases (lasting three months or longer). Let’s take a look at the newest tinnitus management tools to help…
How Tinnitus Affects Your Mental Health
Tinnitus is a ringing or buzzing sound in your ears without an external source. While some people find it mildly annoying, others experience severe mental health side effects. A 2023 study found that chronic tinnitus is associated with an increased risk of depression, anxiety and somatic symptoms (the physical manifestation of mental health disorders, i.e.,…