Hearing Aids

Hearing aids can affect certain chronic illnesses Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on September 21, 2022 In 2018, a team from the University of Michigan studied a group of older adults who reported they had severe hearing loss to see if hearing aid use impacted how they use our health care system. Some in the group treated their hearing loss with hearing aids, while others did not. Knowing that hearing aids can be a significant investment, the team was curious to... Read More
Get ready for hunting season Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on September 20, 2022 Hunting season is just around the corner. That means an increasing number of people will expose themselves to excessive noise. This increase in noise from the gunfire also increases the risk of getting noise-induced hearing loss. Interestingly, it can just take one shot to take out a significant amount of your hearing. While everyone should take precautions to... Read More
Why you should get a hearing test before starting chemo Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on September 13, 2022 If you end up with breast cancer…often the last thing on your mind would be the possibility of damaging your hearing. You want the cancer out of your body fast…and permanently. You want answers and solutions from your medical team. While you will hear the risks…the benefit of staying alive will outweigh all the risks and side effects for most... Read More
They have done it again! Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on September 09, 2022 I often get asked; “What is new? Anything out there to help me hear better?’ Well, I can tell you… The world’s leader in hearing innovation has done it again. Their latest release of the Evolv AI hearing instruments is once again changing the pathway to better hearing. Their latest release of technology provides effortless hearing.... Read More
Hear better — age better Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on September 02, 2022 Don't we all want to stay healthy and happy as we age? And we all know many of the obvious ways to do it — like exercising, eating right, not smoking and getting enough sleep. But did you know our hearing also plays a role in healthy aging? Since September is Healthy Aging Month (bet you didn’t know that?), we thought we’d share four ways... Read More
The effects of sounds Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on August 23, 2022 When we think of sound; many of us naturally go to something that has given us good thoughts or memories. Maybe it is a favorite song. Maybe it’s the splash of water because you think of a great day of fishing. Maybe it is a gunshot because you are an avid hunter… the list and possibilities are endless. Sound effects us all differently. Sounds effect... Read More
Everything you need to know about swimmer’s ear Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on August 19, 2022 Summer is upon us and now, more than ever, we’re looking forward to enjoying outdoor activities — particularly water sports! Unfortunately, with water sports, we also see an increase in swimmer’s ear. What is swimmer’s ear? Swimmer’s ear is an infection found in the outer ear canal, the area that extends from the outer ear... Read More
Your hearing and your heart Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on August 17, 2022 Keeping our body in tune means more than just hitting the machines at the gym. We all know that we are supposed to eat right AND to exercise if we want to be healthy if we want to keep our "ticker" in great working condition. The connection between our cardiovascular and auditory systems has been studied for many years. Research reveals a link between hearing... Read More
To hear better is to live better Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on August 17, 2022 In May I went to a Hearing Technology Summit. It was a five-day excursion into technological advances, lifestyle needs, capabilities, and the pure enjoyment that one gets from watching someone hear their loved one again. It was a great summit. As I sat in this conference put on by Starkey Hearing Technologies, surrounded by about 500 of the top colleagues in... Read More
Hearing aids are linked to a lower risk of falls Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on August 05, 2022 Falls are some of the scariest and most frequent injuries suffered by older adults. According to the CDC: One quarter of people over 65 falls each year Three million older people go to the ER each year for falls One in five falls causes a serious injury Falls account for over $50 billion in medical costs each year There are many reasons why older... Read More
Hearing differences between men and women Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on August 01, 2022 Men are almost twice as likely as women to have hearing loss among adults ages 20-69. (JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. December 2016 online). Exposure to occupational noise, factories, heavy equipment, construction tool, and the use of firearms contributed to these statistics. Gender also plays a role. As we age, men and women both may get... Read More
It’s better to treat hearing loss sooner Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on July 15, 2022 A few years back, a New York Times article pleaded that the treatment of hearing loss needs “to be taken much more seriously.” Much of the article’s basis for that plea were the numerous mental and physical health consequences of letting hearing loss go untreated, including increased odds of depression, falling, emergency room visits, and, of... Read More
Be involved in your own journey Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on July 11, 2022 Finally, Better Hearing! You finally did it! You made that appointment and got your hearing tested. You knew already knew you were having some hearing difficulties. You spent a couple of hours with your hearing health care provider going over which products would provide the best correction for your hearing loss and your lifestyle. Finally, you were fit with your... Read More
Hearing loss and depression — is there a link? Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on July 01, 2022 We don’t need clinical evidence to understand that hearing loss can lead to depression. It's the transitive property of addition brought to life: if a=b and b=c, then a=c. a. If you’re experiencing hearing loss, there’s a good chance you’ll purposefully minimize or avoid social situations (because hearing is a challenge which makes... Read More
Help each other train your brain Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on June 20, 2022 WHAT? HUH? The deer in the headlight look. The strange grin & nod? Or perhaps no answer or acknowledgment at all. UGH!! How many times do you have to repeat yourself? Well, that depends on how many times you say the same thing over & over. What do I mean? Along with getting someone's attention before speaking, pausing to give them time to pay... Read More
More people over 70 have hearing loss than don’t Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on June 16, 2022 As humans age, numerous things become inevitable. Our hair will gray. Our bones will weaken. Dinners will be eaten earlier. And our hearing abilities won’t be what they once were. In case seeing-it-with-your-own-eyes isn’t enough to convince you that this future holds true, statistics like today’s hearing fact should. Research shows that more... Read More
Stop the madness Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on June 15, 2022 Several months ago, I had a patient at my office, and I was asked how do you attack tinnitus? Tinnitus is defined as a variety of different noises that are heard inside your head. It may be a ringing, roaring, rushing, chirping, clicking, and even music or voices. It can be minimal, or it can drive you nuts. It may be intermittent or constant and keeps you from... Read More
Seeking answers is human nature Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on June 03, 2022 It is Human nature to question. It is human nature to inquire with others to obtain answers that satisfy our needs. Why do we seek help? We need help. Plain and simple…in little things and big things. We like to analyze and do lists of pros and cons. We like to bounce idea’s around with others. We want facts. Everyone, every day seeks out the help... Read More
Your brain and music connections Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on June 02, 2022 Most people like music. Many people love music. Then there are those that actually have musical talent and have enjoyed living their lives as musicians. There has been much research over the last few years as to the effects that exposure to music has with regard to speech understanding in noise. As we age, we have a slower response to speech than younger... Read More
Enjoy hands-free phone conversations — using your hearing aids Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on June 01, 2022 Can you enjoy hands-free phone conversations with your current hearing aids? If those current hearing aids are Evolv AI, then the answer is yes! We’re excited to announce the newest feature in our already feature-packed Evolv AI hearing aids — 2-Way Audio. With 2-Way Audio, the microphone in your Evolv AI hearing aids pick up and can stream your... Read More
Hearing aid use associated with positive cognitive health results Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on May 17, 2022 Several studies have concluded that “untreated hearing loss can increase the risk of dementia by 50%.” This link between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline has been a growing topic of discussion in the medical world for a while now — our own Dr. Archelle Georgiou even discussed it in a recent podcast. We know definitively that many... Read More
The importance of a great fitting hearing instrument Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on May 17, 2022 There are many variables when it comes to a perfect "fit" with a hearing instrument. For this article I am going to discuss the physical fit of hearing instruments. It is important that a hearing instrument fits properly in the ear to ensure that the patient is getting the sound reproduction that they are supposed to be receiving. Whether you wear an ear mold... Read More
Treat yourself to better hearing Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on May 11, 2022 It's your time. You have been having difficulty hearing, understanding, and simply struggling to enjoy the company. Perhaps you already wear hearing instruments, and they are older, or your hearing may be changing. Maybe you are just entering this point in your life where noise exposure and good ole' wear & tear on the body has caught up with you and your... Read More
May is better hearing month Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on May 05, 2022 Are you ready? May is National Better Hearing and Speech Month. It's the perfect time for you or your loved one to act. Why the hurry you ask? Because like everything else in this world, if you don't use it; you LOSE it! Over time, reduced stimulation to your ears and brain can impair the brain's ability to process sound and recognize speech. If you are having... Read More
Can ear infections cause hearing loss? Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on May 04, 2022 Hearing loss can be caused by several different factors including aging, injury, noise exposure, and even heredity. Those factors affect the auditory nerve, causing sensorineural hearing loss, which is the most common type of hearing loss. But there is a second, less common type of hearing loss, known as conductive hearing loss. Conductive hearing loss affects... Read More
Don't enable your spouse Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on April 25, 2022 What is your health worth? Is it worth getting your hearing tested and making that step if you need to wear hearing instruments? What about your spouse? Are their needs as important as yours? Are you both as active as the other? Would you say that each of your memory capabilities is the same? Do you both want to live life to the fullest…to carry on... Read More
Biggest modifiable risk factor to prevent dementia Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on April 20, 2022 To Hear Better IS To Live Better... and to AGE Better. Everyone wants to grow old healthy. We do things to help ourselves stay healthy. We try to eat right and to get enough exercise. Many of my patients will tell me the secret is to “just keep moving!” This too is my belief… just keep moving. Hearing plays a major role in the aging process.... Read More
The best place to get hearing aids Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on April 15, 2022 Until recently, if you wanted to be treated for hearing loss or get hearing aids, you had one choice — see an audiologist or other licensed hearing healthcare professional. Today, the options have definitely gotten more complicated, with online-only retailers, big-box stores, and numerous new or unexpected companies now advertising hearing loss... Read More
Caring for your spouse when you both have hearing loss Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on April 06, 2022 If you have read any of my articles over the years, then you will probably have absorbed the fact hearing loss can increase the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s. It is a very stressful and tormented position to be in if you are the spouse of a person that is dealt this hand. Sometimes the person with dementia may be sweet as molasses but on the other... Read More
Do you get lots of ear wax? Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on April 05, 2022 Do you have earwax? What do you do with it? Have you noticed that since you started wearing hearing aids in your ears all day long that you seem to be building up more ear wax? We all have it. Some people produce more ear wax than others. In comparison, 1 in 10 children, 1 in 20 adults, and 1 in 3 older adults in the United States have excessive or impacted... Read More
Comorbidities related to hearing loss Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on April 04, 2022 Older American Month (OAM) is observed annually and is led by the Administration for Community Living. This year… the committee is focusing on “aging in place.” How can people age and stay in their homes? How do we provide the necessary tools to keep them out of assisted living and nursing homes? How long can older adults live independently by... Read More
Hearing loss can lead to social isolation Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on April 01, 2022 Loneliness and social isolation have been getting their fair share of attention lately. For good reason. Covid has made both more prevalent. And both are increasingly linked to numerous physical and mental health issues, including: • 50 percent increased risk of dementia • 32 percent increased risk of stroke • 29 percent increased risk of heart... Read More
Covid may cause hearing and balance issues Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on March 17, 2022 There is quite a bit of research going on as to whether or not COVID-19 is causing problems with hearing. As time goes on there are so many different side effects becoming prevalent. Some will be short-term and treatable, while others are long-term. The research is endless. Most people are aware at this point of side effects such as shortness of breath, joint... Read More
How loud and for how long is key to avoiding noise-induced hearing damage Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on March 17, 2022 Exposure to loud noise is the second leading cause of hearing loss — after aging. It’s also one of the only causes that are preventable. We can’t do anything about aging or heredity. But we can minimize our exposure to noise, or at least take steps to protect our hearing. As a society, we’ve come a long way in taking hearing protection... Read More
Why can’t I hear well in the car? Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on March 04, 2022 When people find out I’m a hearing professional, they’ll often ask me some version of the following: “I can’t hear the kids in the backseat when we’re in the car. They’re trying to tell me about their day or ask me questions, but all I can do is nod and smile. Is there anything I can do to hear better in the... Read More
Untreated hearing loss leads to increased healthcare costs Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on February 18, 2022 For those who need convincing that hearing aids are worth the investment, today’s hearing statistic is one data point among many that should help convince you they are. A recent investigation on healthcare cost trends concluded that older adults with untreated hearing loss used healthcare services more — and subsequently spent more on healthcare... Read More
Hearing care services are important to hearing aid satisfaction Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on February 03, 2022 The best place to buy new hearing aids has always been and probably will always be in person from a hearing professional. Hearing-care services are almost always bundled in with the cost of hearing aids when you buy them from a hearing professional. That’s because hearing professionals know that getting used to wearing hearing aids takes time, practice and... Read More
How to properly clean your ears Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on January 18, 2022 Cerumen, commonly known as earwax, is key to a healthy ear. It collects dirt, debris and bacteria, preventing unwanted foreign bodies from entering the ear. It has lubrication properties to keep the ears from getting dry and itchy. And, it acts as an antifungal and antibacterial, helping to fight infections in and around our ears. But, let’s face it,... Read More
Be supportive Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on January 04, 2022 We have all been there... excited about a new job, a trip, endeavor, or maybe just a great idea... then we share that enthusiasm with others, and then it happens... ALMOST EVERYONE is excited for you. But for many of us, there may be a “nay sayer” in the group. You know; “Negative Nellie”. We are all unique. We have different ideals,... Read More
Tips for getting used to wearing new hearing aids Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on January 04, 2022 OK, think back to a year or so ago. Remember when you would go to a matinee and then after, when it ended and you left the theater, the daylight would overwhelm you temporarily? Well, the same thing happens when you first start wearing hearing aids. Your brain has gotten used to the quiet. It hasn’t received proper noise signals for as long as you’ve... Read More
Don't fear the unknown Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on January 03, 2022 Why do you think people put off correcting their hearing? Right off the bat… many will say that it is because hearing instruments are expensive. While that may be an underlying concern… usually it is not the primary reason. Often patients admit that they put off getting their hearing corrected due to the anxiety of being able to learn how to put a... Read More
Helping others to understand you Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on Sometimes we all have problems understanding exactly what someone has said to us. People may have a thick southern drawl or an English accent. Even people with good hearing may have to "listen twice" to catch what is being said. If you have a hearing loss or converse with someone with a hearing loss it is important to try and speak with distinction. How is this... Read More

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