Hearing Blog

Do you remember your dreams? Some people can recall the vivid places they travel to and the places their subconscious leads them. Meanwhile, some people wake up in the morning with no recollection of the places they’ve been while they were in the dream world. Nonetheless, whether you remember your dreams or not, everyone dreams. It’s important for your brain’s health.  There are four stages of sleep that the brain enters multiple times in a...

Are you getting older and becoming concerned about your memory. After the age of 65, the risk for hearing loss rises significantly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that “Of those at least 65 years of age, there is an estimated 5.0 million adults with dementia in 2014 and projected to be nearly 14 million by 2060.” As we age, our brains do too. Connections between cells in the brain become damaged over a...

Music is more than just art. It evokes strong emotions and stimulates the brain. “There are few things that stimulate the brain the way music does,” explains a Johns Hopkins otolaryngologist. “If you want to keep your brain engaged throughout the aging process, listening to or playing music is a great tool. It provides a total brain workout.” Research shows that aside from elevating your mood, increasing motivation, and stimulating emotions, listening to music can reduce...

Do you have trouble hearing in noisy spaces? Most people do. However, for those with hearing loss, it can be an extra challenge. Normal hearing allows us to not only follow the conversation but to identify the direction, proximity, and speed of sounds all around us. This in collaboration with our other senses informs us of the world around us and sense of space. It can also be a challenge to identify the person speaking...