10 Questions About Hearing Loss, Answered
Hearing loss is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world. In Ohio, an estimated 18.8% of people have hearing loss, which exceeds the national average of 15.9%. Hearing loss can significantly impact your life, even without you realizing, which is why it is important to learn about the causes, risks, treatment options,…
A Journey of Hope
In December 1982, Ian entered the world with challenges immediately setting him on a unique path. His Apgar scores were not promising, and as the months passed, it became evident that he wasn’t meeting typical developmental milestones. Debbie Freece, a registered nurse and Ian’s determined mother became increasingly anxious about her son’s well-being. The doctor…
Hearing Loss & Heart Disease
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, and factors like hypertension and diabetes are on the rise. While no definitive link between hearing loss and heart disease has been established, extensive research suggests a connection. According to a 2018 JAMA study, cardiovascular disease was associated with worsened and accelerated hearing…
My Life Has Been Changed Forever
I am a patient of Ann Wheat’s and she has changed my life forever. In 2018, I noticed that my clients sounded muffled. I’m a mental health and substance use therapist. I was asking clients to repeat themselves every session. Imagine how frustrating it is for a therapy client to feel as if their therapist…
OTC Hearing Aids – One Year Later
October 2023 marks one year since the FDA approved Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids (OTC). Despite predictions of disruption to the healthcare market, the devices have yet to gain widespread popularity. The American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) found that only 2% of those with hearing difficulties ages 40 and older have purchased the devices. Only 4%…
Can Cognitive Health Be Improved By Treating Hearing Loss?
In a groundbreaking study unveiled in July 2023, researchers have unveiled a breakthrough in the field of cognitive health. The study, titled “The Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders” (ACHIEVE), was published in The Lancet and represents a significant milestone in our understanding of aging-related cognitive decline. This multicenter randomized trial sought to investigate…
History of the Hearing Aid
Hearing aids have been around since the 17th century. In 1634, the first hearing aid was the “ear trumpet,” a device used to funnel sounds into the year. These were large devices made from wood, animal horns, snail shells, and sometimes metal. The first portable hearing aid was made in 1898. It was a mobile…
Types of Hearing Loss
People can experience three types of hearing loss, which can be permanent or reversible. Let’s take a closer look at each of them. Sensorineural hearing loss is hearing loss that occurs in the organ of hearing (the cochlea) and the auditory nerve. This hearing loss happens from noise exposure, aging, taking medications that are harmful…
What Hearing Aid is the Best for me?
You had your hearing tested and you’re now thinking about hearing aids? How do you know which hearing aid is right for you? Hearing aids can be a new and challenging road to navigate, and Columbus Speech & Hearing is here to help. At Columbus Speech & Hearing, our experienced Audiologists work with individuals of…
