Your Hearing Loss May Be Making You Tired
Fatigue can be defined as extreme tiredness resulting from physical or mental exertion. If you have hearing loss, you know how fatiguing it can be to carry on conversations, especially in big groups or when background noise is present. If you’ve been feeling worn out, it may be due to your hearing loss. Hearing Loss…
The Benefits of Rechargeable Hearing Aids
Many hearing aid wearers consider buying and replacing batteries for their devices to be a necessary inconvenience. But now that rechargeable hearing aids are on the market, it doesn’t have to be! If you’re unsure about making the switch to rechargeable hearing aids, below are some benefits that might help you decide. Less Added Cost…
Tips for Living with Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a constant ringing, buzzing, hissing or whistling in the ears with no external sound source. It affects approximately 15 to 20 percent of the population, and its effects can range from irritating to debilitating. It’s important to note that tinnitus itself is not a medical condition, but a symptom of another underlying cause….
Tips for Talking to Your Loved One About Hearing Loss
Talking to your loved one about their hearing loss may be a very delicate topic. Hearing loss is deeply personal and isolating, and your loved one may not yet be ready to hear that they have a problem that is affecting others. However, the longer a diagnosis of hearing loss is delayed, the more difficult…
Why Aren’t You Wearing Your Hearing Aids?
According to the National Institutes of Health, only one in five people who could benefit from a hearing device actually has one. But even if you’ve purchased a hearing aid to treat your hearing loss, you may not be wearing it as often as you should be. You’ll receive maximum benefit from your devices if…
2019 Hear for the Holidays Contest
Blue Ridge Hearing Center, LLC, Blue Ridge ENT and ReSound are partnering together for the annual Hear for the Holidays contest. The contest was started by Dr. Markovich in 2010 as a way to give back to the community. The goal of the contest is to identify an individual who would most benefit from a…
When Everyday Noises Drive You Crazy
Hearing disorders take many different forms. An estimated 15 percent of adults in Boone are extremely bothered by everyday noises that most people don’t even give a second thought. The name for this condition is misophonia, and it can impact many facets of your daily life – but help is available. What is Misophonia? Misophonia…
The Oscar for Overcoming Hearing Impairment Goes To…
This year’s Oscar’s ceremony may be history, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of worthy films hitting the local cineplex. Whether any of them live up to the hype of “Green Book” or “A Star is Born” is anybody’s guess, but they do give us an opportunity to get out of the house and…
Why a Hearing Screening is Important in the New Year
With the turning of the calendar and a new year upon us, many North Carolinians will vow to improve their health in 2019. One aspect often overlooked is hearing. Once it’s gone you won’t get it back, but early detection and prompt treatment will ensure you are able to lead a quality life and help…
Putting the “Happy” in Your Holidays with Hearing Aids
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…unless you’re experiencing hearing loss in North Carolina. Impaired hearing can leave you feeling like the Grinch, but there’s a simple solution that can help put the cheer back in your holidays: hearing aids. When the Holidays Aren’t so Merry and Bright The holiday season is synonymous with…