New Year, New Name: What to Know About Better Speech and Hearing Month’s New Name
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Since 1972, NAHSA, the National Association for Hearing and Speech Action, has recognized May as Better Speech and Hearing Month. The month raises awareness for and recognizes the 1.5 billion individuals globally who live with hearing loss. In 2024, the observance month will take on a new name, moving forward as National Speech-Language-Hearing Month. The change comes…
What Should You Do If Your Child Gets Something Stuck in Their Ear?
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Discovering that your child has an object lodged in their ear may leave you not knowing what to do. While it’s usually not a serious issue, ignoring it could potentially lead to ear canal injuries or hearing loss. Signs such as ear pain or crying, such as following an outing like a visit to Kelsey…
How Do Elevation and Depth Affect Your Hearing?
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Most people are familiar with that popping sensation in their ears when they drive up to Mount Si too quickly, fly on a plane or go for a scuba diving lesson. Rapid changes in elevation or depth can cause discomfort, similar to a feeling of fullness or a popping sensation in the ears. This is…
How to Accommodate Your Hearing Loss at Work
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A good day at work may mean starting off with a fresh cup of coffee from Café Cesura, getting a good review from your boss and even finding accommodations for your hearing loss. Hearing loss can make it challenging to understand your coworkers, drain your energy and lead to a more stressful workday. You can…
What Is Hidden Hearing Loss and How Is It Identified?
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Hidden hearing loss is a form of hearing loss that impacts the ability to hear speech or conversation in noisy settings. Due to its cause, it’s often not diagnosed via regular hearing tests. According to a study published in Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine, hidden hearing loss is likely caused by a defect in…
These Habits Could Harm Your Hearing Health
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October is Audiology Awareness Month, which makes it a perfect time to highlight ways to protect your hearing health. It’s easy to take hearing health for granted. However, if you’re one of the 15% of American adults who report trouble hearing, you know how impactful hearing loss can be. While not all factors that contribute…
How to Choose Headphones to Prevent Hearing Loss
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Did you know that exposure to loud noise is one of the leading causes of hearing loss across all age groups? Since October is Audiology Awareness Month, we want to highlight the various ways you can protect your hearing. One essential way to do that is choosing the right pair of headphones. What is Noise-induced…
Evergreen Speech & Hearing Wins Best in PNW Award
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We’re thankful for our patients who helped us earn first place in the 2023 Best in the PNW contest’s Audiology and Speech Therapy category. Since 1979, Evergreen Speech & Hearing Center has provided top-notch, individualized care to our community. The Best in the PNW is sponsored by the Seattle Times.
How Long Does It Take to Get Used to Hearing Aids?
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Hearing loss is a common chronic condition affecting millions of Americans. While, in most cases, hearing loss is permanent, the good news is that hearing aids are an excellent treatment option that can benefit an estimated 28.8 million adults in the United States alone. If you are curious about getting hearing aids or have just…
ESHC Hosts Longevity Through Fall Prevention Webinar
Dr. Dave Fabry, Ph.D., and Dr. Terry Limb, Au.D., sat down and discussed how hearing loss relates to balance function and falls, as well as the impact of falls on longevity and quality of life. During their Sept. 19 conversation, they also shared new fall prevention screening procedures ESHC will be implementing with adult hearing…