Our Blog

Weather Preparedness Tips for People with Hearing Loss

A natural disaster could strike at any time and it is important to be prepared for any emergency that could arise. This is even more relevant for people with hearing loss. The need to plan, practice, and store away information…

Pacific Northwest Audiology

Hearing Aids Support Your Active Lifestyle

If you have been diagnosed with hearing loss but are afraid of what that may mean for your active lifestyle, there are new advances in hearing aid technology that could be right for you. Along with Bluetooth wireless technology, some…

Pacific Northwest Audiology

Millennials and Hearing Loss

A common misconception is that hearing loss is only a condition that old people suffer from. However, hearing healthcare professionals are seeing an unsettling pattern of hearing loss affecting young people ages 20 to 69. True, advanced age is factor…

Pacific Northwest Audiology

September is World Alzheimer’s Month

Every September marks the international effort World Alzheimer’s Month. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia that people can have, and the disease affects millions of people all across the world. The disease most frequently affects older people:…

Pacific Northwest Audiology

Why are People Ashamed of Hearing Loss?

Think back to the last time you had a conversation with someone who has untreated hearing loss. When you tried to communicate, did you encounter any problems? Some people have found a way to make do with the limitations on…

Pacific Northwest Audiology

Does Tinnitus Cause Hearing Loss?

If you have ever been to a loud concert, you might recall the experience of going home, laying your head on the pillow in the quiet of the night, and suddenly hearing a loud high-pitched scream in your ears. If…

Pacific Northwest Audiology

Can Hearing Loss Be Restored?

Only a short while ago, it might have seemed unimaginable that someone with a cancer diagnosis would be able to live for even a few more years. Take a look at the medical community today, and you will see just…

Pacific Northwest Audiology

What to Ask During A Hearing Consultation

The time has finally come for your hearing exam and consultation! Perhaps you were unsure if you had hearing loss at all. Now that your exam is coming, you will know for sure if you are struggling to hear more…

Pacific Northwest Audiology

Coming to Terms with Your Hearing Loss

The realization that you have hearing loss can come as a heavy blow. Although some people take this fact in stride and immediately seek assistance, many others have trouble coming to terms with the reality of hearing loss. Although they…

Pacific Northwest Audiology

The Role of Ears in the Balance System

Balance disorders come in many forms, each with a debilitating effect. The ability to orient to our surroundings is crucial not only to mobilizing on two legs but also to avoiding dizziness and the feeling that the room is spinning.…

Pacific Northwest Audiology