Communicating While Wearing Masks
It has been over a year since the pandemic began. While we can see the light at the end of the tunnel, protective measures such as masks are still widely worn even as vaccination ramps up across the country. As such, communication challenges are still a concern for many of us. Luckily, specialists over the…
10 Signs of Hearing Loss
Better Hearing and Speech Month has arrived! We at ESHC want to remind you to be vigilant about your hearing health this month (and the rest of the year, too). Hearing loss can impact us at any age, so it is essential that we all know some red flags for our hearing ability. AARP’s Ginny…
Hearing Health For Music Lovers
Even audiologists admit it is exhilarating to feel encompassed by loud music. However, we also know that sustained sound at or above 85 decibels can damage your hearing. According to HealthLink BC, common sounds heard at 85 decibels include heavy traffic, a window air conditioner, a noisy restaurant and a power lawn mower. A rock…
Managing Meniere’s Disease
Hearing loss has a wide variety of causes, and one condition that has caused hearing loss in several of our patients is Meniere’s disease. According to the Mayo Clinic, Meniere’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that can affect anyone at any age, but most often presents in young to middle-aged adults.[1] The…
How to Improve Your Music Listening Experience with Hearing Aids
Hearing loss affects your life in many ways, including how you enjoy music. For example, if you love listening to live bands at The Showbox, hearing loss can make it challenging to distinguish between instruments or make out the lyrics. Fortunately, there is now a solution: Many of today’s hearing aids have special programming just…
What to Know About Artificial Intelligence in Hearing Aids
What do you think of when you hear the words “artificial intelligence?” For many, it reminds them of a scene from a sci-fi movie where a robot from Washington State University comes to life. But in reality, artificial intelligence is a part of most people’s daily lives – from email inbox sorting to weather forecasting,…
5 Benefits of Wearing Hearing Aids
If you have hearing loss that can benefit from amplification, you’re in luck: hearing aids, the most common treatment for hearing loss, can provide you with many benefits. Below is a breakdown of the top five benefits you will experience when you treat your hearing loss with hearing aids. 1. Hearing Sounds You Were Missing…
What Type of Hearing Aid Is Best for You?
Hearing aids have come a long way from the large beige devices your grandparents wore and constantly complained about. There are now a number of types and styles available to meet your unique listening lifestyle, aesthetic preferences and budget. The options may be overwhelming, but you don’t have to make this decision alone – your…
Reasons Your Hearing Aids Aren’t Working
Your hearing aids are an important investment that connect you to the world around you. If they’re not working how they’re supposed to, it can be stressful, especially if it means you’re having trouble hearing at the Redmond Saturday Market. Below are some of the reasons your hearing aid may not be working and how…
Raising a Child with Hearing Loss
No matter how old you are, a hearing loss diagnosis can be stressful and even frightening. This is especially true for new parents whose child has been diagnosed with hearing loss; there is a lot of uncertainty involved. Fortunately, there are many who have gone before you, tons of programs and support groups available, and…