Everything You Need to Know About Swimmer’s Ear
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 […]
It’s Better to Treat Hearing Loss Sooner
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, […]
More People Over 70 Have Hearing Loss than Don’t
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 than two-thirds […]
Richard Davila, II Honored with Starkey’s William F. Austin Heart and Spirit Award
Las Vegas, NV, May 13, 2022 — Richard Davila, II, president of Livingston Hearing Aid Center, is excited to announce that he was recently honored with the William F. Austin Heart and Spirit award. This award, named after Starkey Owner and Chairman William Austin, recognizes extraordinary efforts in the growth of Starkey Select, their community, […]
The Best Place to Get Hearing Aids
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 solutions. Here’s the […]
How Loud and for How Long is Key to Avoiding Noise-Induced Hearing Damage
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 […]
Untreated Hearing Loss Leads to Increased Healthcare Costs
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 — than […]
How to Properly Clean Your Ears
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. […]
Tips for Getting Used to Wearing New Hearing Aids
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 […]