A close friend once said, “Life is lifelike” — and indeed life is filled with ups, downs, even upside downs, right? Because even though we’re all on our own journey, the one thing we all face from time to time is challenge. Unfortunately, challenge can sometimes be tough enough to pull us into that dreaded state of worry or tension we call stress. What challenge causes you stress? For many of us, it’s hearing loss. Maybe there’s …
Today’s world is often very noisy. And with noise being one of the top two causes of hearing loss — and the only one that is preventable — we thought it was a good reason to discuss hearing protection devices and how they compare to hearing aids. Hearing protection devices Hearing protection devices are designed to dampen the noise within the environment so that the wearer can be in the noisy environments for longer without potential damage …
Hearing loss likely but still treatable as we age If you’re around age 85 and reading this fact, you might be nodding, “Yep, I hear that.” And indeed, the fact makes sense, given that the likelihood of hearing loss increases as we age, according to the National Institute on Aging. But with the good news that U.S. residents aged 80-plus are expected to double over the coming years, also comes the silver lining that hearing technology continues …
We are thrilled to announce an exciting change to our Lansdale, Pennsylvania hearing clinic! Associates in Hearing of Lansdale has transitioned to a new name: Live Better Hearing + Balance. Although the name is changing, you can rest assured that our commitment to our patients remains the same. Our top-rated and caring audiologists, Dr. Madelynn Petrancuri, Dr. Tiffany Connatser, and Dr. Holly Forst, will continue to offer comprehensive hearing tests, hearing aids, and personalized hearing health …
We are thrilled to announce an exciting change to our Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania hearing clinic! Hearing Technology Associates of Bala Cynwyd has transitioned to a new name: Live Better Hearing + Balance. Although the name is changing, you can rest assured that our commitment to our patients remains the same. Our top-rated and caring audiologists, Dr. Nicole Steininger and Dr. Tiffany Connatser, will continue to offer comprehensive hearing tests, hearing aids, and personalized hearing health …
We are thrilled to announce an exciting change to our Warminster, Pennsylvania hearing clinic! Audiology and Hearing Aid Center in Warminster has transitioned to a new name: Live Better Hearing + Balance. Although the name is changing, you can rest assured that our commitment to our patients remains the same. Our expert and top-rated audiologists, Dr. Holli Lish, Dr. Maryann McCullough Nikander, and Dr. Marisa Fassnacht, will continue to lead our team with dedication and …
We’re pleased to announce that Auditory Services, an audiology practice with highly-rated clinics in Silver Spring and Potomac, Maryland, has joined the Live Better Hearing + Balance family! Dr. Jeff Zolt and Dr. Kathy Grace, the clinic’s well-respected audiologists, recently notified patients of the acquisition and name change in a letter to patients, below: — I hope this letter finds you well and that you are enjoying the start of autumn. It’s been an interesting …
As we journey through life, we inevitably accumulate experiences, wisdom, and memories. But along with these treasures, there’s a less discussed companion that tends to tag along as the years go by—age-related hearing loss. It’s a reality that many of us are aware of, yet the statistics surrounding it might surprise you. In this article, we’ll delve into the facts and figures about hearing loss among those over 65, the potential implications for the future, …
Today, Live Better Hearing + Balance, the Mid-Atlantic region’s largest family-owned provider of audiology and hearing aid services, announced the addition of its newest audiologist, Dr. Erin Roach, to its Rockville clinic. She joins Live Better Hearing + Balance from True North Hearing of Torrington, Waterbury and Avon, Connecticut. “I’m excited to join this incredible team of hearing professionals at Rockville’s top-rated audiology clinic,” said Dr. Erin Roach. “I look forward to bringing my clinical …
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the only preventable cause of hearing loss. When exposed to loud sounds, it may feel like you are adjusting to them over time, but your ears and brain, unfortunately, will not. But you can protect your hearing from loud noises. However, once you lose your hearing from exposure to loud sounds, it will not recover (though it can usually be treated). Noise-induced hearing loss is typically gradual — by the time you …
