October 13, 2024 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
Remember way back when we used to refer to audiobooks as “books on tape”? Nowadays we have digital streaming services and the term “audiobooks” has become the common term. Audiobooks offer a modern, convenient way to enjoy literature, turning the experience of reading into one of listening. Take a contemporary approach to reading with audiobooks […]
October 3, 2024 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
Many individuals have strong recollections of a beloved family pet. Our lives can be enriched by many kinds of animals including; dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and birds. In many cases, they are our close companions. Quality of life and symptom management for people who have hearing loss can also be improved by having a pet […]
September 25, 2024 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
For professional musicians, hearing isn’t just a sense, it’s a vital part of their craft and livelihood. However, many musicians still believe that hearing loss is just an inevitable result of practicing their craft. This is both an outdated and unhealthy frame of mind. Luckily, this harmful attitude is being challenged by growing awareness and […]
September 18, 2024 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
In the modern digital age, shopping online has become quite common. The Internet offers a wide array of products, from household commodities to technology and even hearing aids. Purchasing hearing aids online may, at first, seem like a great idea because of the reduced price tag and because you don’t have to go to see […]
September 10, 2024 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
If you find yourself struggling to fall asleep due to disruptive noises, earplugs may offer a simple and effective solution. By inserting a pair of earplugs before you go to bed, you can considerably decrease or totally block out sounds that otherwise disrupt your ability to rest. Getting a restful night’s sleep is essential for […]
September 6, 2024 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
As our family members get older, specific changes in their health can be anticipated. Hearing loss is one of the most predominant of these health concerns. Around one out of every three individuals aged 65 to 74 deals with some level of hearing loss as reported by the National Institute of Health. And for people […]
August 30, 2024 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
Hearing loss is often seen as an inevitable facet of growing old, but the truth is that much of it can be prevented. In truth, damage from repeated exposure to loud noise is also a leading factor. Irreversible hearing loss accumulates with each exposure to noises like lawnmowers, overly loud earbuds, and concerts. Perilously, this […]
August 22, 2024 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
Tinnitus is an exceptionally common medical condition. Around 20 million individuals regularly cope with persistent tinnitus so intense that it becomes burdensome. And there are also more prevalent presentations of tinnitus which are much more mild and intermittent and are also easier to cope with. Tinnitus occurs when you hear a phantom noise, when you’re […]
August 17, 2024 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
Socializing with family and friends and communicating with co-workers can be negatively impacted by even slight hearing loss, and this also includes day-to-day tasks like shopping. However, the introduction of well-calibrated hearing aids can result in transformative changes. Ten reasons why you should consider hearing aids Although improving hearing is the evident and primary benefit […]
August 9, 2024 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
The underlying foundation of noise-related hearing loss may seem well-understood. After all, the name itself indicates a fairly direct cause-and-effect relationship. Our basic understanding is that irreversible hearing damage is a result of exposure to overly loud sound over a long period of time. And while that’s accurate, the mechanisms behind that cause have not […]
