Optimal Hearing Blog
Our Optimal Hearing Blog covering Hearing Aids, Hearing Health and Wellness, Hearing Loss, Hearing Protection, Hearing Research and Technology, and Tinnitus.
Does My Insurance Cover Hearing Aids?
Did you know that 37.5 million Americans have trouble with hearing but less than 40 percent have ever tried a hearing aid? Why? Because hearing aids can cost $1,500 to [...]
When It’s Too Loud To Speak – Noisy Restaurants and Hearing Loss
Do you ever feel like you have to yell at the person across the table at a restaurant? Over the past few years, the noise levels at restaurants have increased [...]
What Are Decibels?
What are Decibels Decibels (dB) are units that are used to measure sound level/intensity. Audiologists use decibels to set hearing aids to the comfort of the user on a scale [...]
Hearing Loss and Dementia
It seems like hearing loss is linked to many different diseases and disorders like balance problems, diabetes, and heart disease, just to name a few. But research shows that there [...]
5 Top Myths About Hearing Loss
With the internet, it is easy to find information on any topic you need. However, you still hear about the common stigmas associated with hearing loss and "aging"; not all [...]
Hearing Loss and Accidental Injury
When individuals have problems with hearing, they also have problems with balance. Our balance is controlled by the Cerebellum located within the brain. Hillary K. Siddons and Frank E. Musiek [...]
Why You Should Embrace Hearing Aids
The new fad seems to be embracing your flaws, so why not embrace hearing aids! Not only do hearing aids improve how well you can hear, but they also improve [...]
Why Do You Hear Differently Than the People Around You?
Laurel or Yanny? Why do you hear differently? Recently a phenomenon arose on whether listeners hear Laurel or Yanny. This event is similar to the blue/black and white/gold dress incident. [...]
When Sounds Are Too Much
When Sounds are too Much it Gets to be Concerning School's out and summer's here! You will be going to lots of graduation parties, recitals, concerts, ballgames, and many other [...]
What To Expect At Your Audiology Appointment
What Goes on During an Audiology Appointment? Going to your first audiology appointment can be scary, but it should not be! Audiologists are highly trained professionals who specialize in evaluating, [...]
Your Ears and Balance
What controls your hearing? Ears and Balance are closely tied and comprised of many parts but the vestibular system is the main regulator of your anatomical balance. The inner ear [...]
When Should You Replace Your Hearing Aids?
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right? In some cases, that might be true, but know when you should replace your hearing aids can be very beneficial. While it's [...]