Measles and Hearing Loss

With the measles virus in the news as once again affecting individuals in the United States, it is interesting to note that one lasting deficit from the virus may be hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing loss resulting from measles-related encephalitis and conductive, typically temporary hearing loss from ear infections may occur as well. Estimates suggest that 5 to 10% of cases of profound hearing loss in unvaccinated people may be measles-linked (Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 2007).

Hearing is in! Don't be left out!

Everyday we see more people, young and old, with hearing devices in their ears. All you need is an interest in joining in the conversation. Embrace the sounds of the world we live in and enjoy life to the fullest. No more hearing laughter among your friends and having to pretend you heard the joke! There is nothing to wait for - tomorrow is today.

Home Hearing Help Poetry

If on many an occasion,

You ask“what?” during conversation

Don’t know if to laugh

For fear of a gaff

It’s high time to try amplification!

Hearing Loss and Dementia? Really?

Hearing loss and its relationship to dementia is currently a commonly discussed topic. The general view is that they are correlated but there is no clear evidence of a cause and effect relationship. There is clear evidence though that older individuals with hearing loss do have decreased grey matter in the brain compared to those of the same age with normal hearing. Hearing aids may be the best hope for providing hearing assistance and reducing the risk of demen†ia.

REMOTE HEARING AID CARE

Remote telecare visits are now available to provide many services without coming in to an office. Telephone calls can be very hard as well, but the use of video calls can resolve many problems easily. Hearing aids can be re-programmed, issues can be resolved and there is opportunity for dissemination of information to family members who may be of significant help. Home Hearing Help's concierge audiology service is available when you are available every day of the week.