April 11, 2023 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
Assistive listening devices and hearing aids can be used to treat the common condition of hearing loss. Unfortunately, hearing loss often goes undiagnosed and untreated. This can result in greater depression rates and feelings of isolation in those with hearing loss. It can also lead to a breakdown in personal and professional relationships, which itself […]
April 4, 2023 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
Back in the old days they were known as “books-on-tape”. Naturally, that was long before CDs, not to mention digital streaming. Nowadays, people call them audiobooks (which, we won’t lie, is a much better name). With an audiobook, you can listen to the book as it’s being read by a narrator. It’s a bit like […]
March 28, 2023 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
Remember the old story of Johnny Appleseed? When you were younger you probably heard the tale of how Johnny Appleseed traveled around bringing fresh apples to communities (you should eat apples because they are a healthy choice and that’s the moral of the story). Actually, that isn’t the whole truth. Around the end of the […]
March 21, 2023 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
Have you ever had your vehicle break down in the middle of the road? It’s not a fun experience. You have to pull your car off the road. And then, for some reason, you probably open your hood and take a look at your engine. Humorously, you still do this despite the fact that you […]
March 13, 2023 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
When it comes to history, there are three different types of individuals: those who are very interested and fascinated by history, those whose eyes glaze over and they start to fall asleep when history is discussed, and people who believe that aliens are responsible for history. Aliens aren’t behind the history of hearing aids. But […]
March 6, 2023 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
Even if you have an active, healthy lifestyle, you could experience hearing loss and specific cognitive concerns as you get older. And a strong link between the two has been discovered by scientists which should never be overlooked. So keep that hearing aid turned on. People with neglected hearing loss are two times as likely […]
February 28, 2023 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
Have you ever had an itch that you just couldn’t reach? You may think about this in a couple of different ways: First, you consider something you always wanted to do in life but so far you haven’t got around to (skydiving, for instance). Or, that itchy spot on your back that you just can’t […]
February 21, 2023 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
Musicians rock. Their performances bring us so much enjoyment. But music is a lot more powerful when it’s loud, and that can be a hearing risk. Since musicians expose themselves to loud music on a daily basis, their hearing is at an increased risk of being harmed. Whether your income depends on music or not, […]
February 14, 2023 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
Diagnosing hearing loss by yourself is pretty much impossible. As an example, you can’t really assess your level of hearing by simply putting your ear near a speaker. So getting a hearing test will be crucial in understanding what’s happening with your hearing. But there’s no need to be concerned or stress out because a […]
February 6, 2023 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
It’s something a lot of people suffer with, but few want to talk about – hearing loss and its effect on personal relationships. Both partners can feel aggravated by the misunderstandings that are created by hearing loss. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner isn’t it a great time to show your love and appreciation […]
