HEARING TIPS

Hey there, jet setter. You may be a pro at picking the perfect destination for your next adventure, but what about easily navigating the ins and outs of air travel with your hearing devices? We recommend reviewing this preflight briefing of tips to ensure that you and...

Share your story for a chance to win free hearing aids Our audiologist, Dr. Kristen Weinbaum, is no stranger to hearing loss. Having lived with the condition since the age of five, she always wanted to help improve the lives of others through better hearing...

While hearing devices can be life-changing, their price can be a barrier for many people. About 50 to 64% of older Americans who could benefit from hearing care technology cite “cost” as their major blockage in deciding whether to make a purchase. If you or someone...

WHILE MOST PATIENTS diagnosed with hearing loss are eager to treat it, others question the need for improved hearing since they live a quiet and private lifestyle. At Precision Hearing, we often find ourselves faced with questions such as “I live alone and don’t go...

Chemotherapy can be a life-saving treatment for people with certain types of cancer. But like all treatments, it comes with side effects—and hearing loss is one of them. Experiencing hearing loss due to chemotherapy is more likely in patients who have chemotherapy...

What do hearing loss and lowered stress levels have in common? Reducing both can lead to healthier aging in the long run, including a decrease in cognitive decline.  Studies show that higher stress throughout life can lead to a greater chance of cognitive decline in...

When the temperature rises, so does the number of noisy activities that could potentially damage our hearing. There’s no need to worry, though. By knowing what they are and remembering to protect your ears, you can keep yourself safe and enjoy all that the summer...

According to a recent clinical trial, hearing aid use may slow down memory loss by 48% for some individuals. Study Details The Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders (ACHIEVE) study followed adults aged 70–84 with untreated mild to moderate hearing loss who...

Do you have a parent, spouse or other loved one who seems increasingly more anxious, agitated or depressed? If so, it could be a sign of hearing loss. Multiple studies have found a link between hearing loss and mental health issues in older adults: A 2019 study found...

As we age, our bodies change (hello, creaky joints), and our brains do, too. Periodically forgetting recent events like where you put your keys is normal, but consistently having trouble completing tasks on your own or not being able to recall the names of items isn’t...