Are conversations hard to follow, especially in noisy environments? Do you feel like you’re missing out on sounds that others can hear, like the whirr of your coffee machine or the chatter of your kids or grandkids? You’re not the only one. Hearing challenges affect...
Hearing loss is often associated with an older age bracket of 70-90 years old, and there’s some credence to that assumption—age-related hearing loss, or presbycusis, is the number one cause of hearing loss across America. Age-related hearing loss, in our opinion, is a...
When we think of hearing loss, many of us assume it’s something that happens as we get older. However, noise-induced hearing loss is becoming a significant issue in younger generations, especially children. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, around 12.5%...
The team at Duncan Hearing Healthcare treats hundreds of patients successfully for hearing loss each year at the Fall River, Centerville, and Dartmouth centers. But throughout Massachusetts, many people are still waiting years before turning to a doctor of audiology...
Every day, we hear from people who are concerned about their hearing loss or about a loved one who is experiencing a hearing loss. While we’re always happy to share our professional advice, sometimes it can be beneficial to speak with someone who is going through the...
Unilateral hearing loss, also known as loss of hearing in one ear, is a condition where an individual has difficulty hearing in one ear and normal hearing in the other. This type of hearing loss can be caused by various factors, such as – Genetics, injury Infection...
Halloween is one of our favorite times of the year. It’s the day that we laugh more than any other as well dress up in hilarious (and sometimes horrifying) costumes, and we have so much fun with patients. This year was no different as some of the team had great fun...
Thankfully, there is a lot more awareness these days of the importance of treating a hearing loss, but some aspects of the risks of a hearing loss are still not talked about much. We’re here to answer some of those relevant questions.1. Can Hearing Loss Cause...
If you've damaged your ears, you very well may have damaged your hearing. What Is The Difference Between Damaged Ears And Hearing Loss? If you have damaged your ears, you won’t necessarily feel any pain, but you’ll likely experience some of the classic signs of...
We now have years of data proving the links between severe hearing loss and cognitive decline. We know that if left untreated, there is a significant chance that those who live with untreated hearing loss will develop cognitive issues. These issues can include...
