If you’re reading this, perhaps you’ve been experiencing some hearing loss challenges recently. You’re not alone—hearing loss can affect anyone, regardless of their age. Almost 38 million American adults aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing, and hearing...
Should I Get My Hearing Tested in My 60s?
When you think of hearing loss, what sort of person do you think of having it? Your grandparents or great-grandparents, maybe, with the off-white or pale pink hearing aids that sat hooked over their ears and buzzed loudly in the living room. These days, not only is...
What Is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
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...
What’s the Difference between a Standard Hearing Evaluation and a Hear Wellness Assessment at Duncan Hearing Healthcare?
Although we all recognize the big differences between a night at a budget motel and a night at the Ritz Carlton, some people incorrectly believe that all hearing tests are the same. The truth is that the differences are just as vast. With hearing tests being available...
How Do I Know If I Have Damaged My Ears Or Have A Hearing Loss?
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...
The 6 Big Reasons To NOT Treat Your Hearing Loss
There is lots of information out there about hearing health and proper auditory care. Thankfully, the internet can provide any answer you are looking for. This includes many articles about why you SHOULD get your hearing tested and treated. However, this is not one of...
What Happens At A Pediatric Hearing Test?
Are you a parent of a child who has difficulty hearing what you say to them? Do they misinterpret what is being said to them? Do they struggle in school, or do their teachers feel they do not follow instructions? Is their language delayed? Maybe your child has failed...
A Comprehensive Walkthrough Of The Different Ways To Treat A Hearing Loss
If you or a loved one is considering treatment for hearing loss, then it can be confusing to know who to trust and which option is best. With every website telling you something different and a multitude of solutions at different price points that all hold the same...
Why Should You See an Audiologist?
Believe it or not, hearing loss is the third most common health problem that the country faces. Luckily, the whole month is dedicated to shedding light on audiology. Each October, the audiology community participates in National Audiology Awareness Month. "Ask Me...
What Happens at a Comprehensive Hearing Assessment? | Hearing Health Awareness Month
The team at Duncan Hearing Healthcare is lucky enough to offer solutions to patients across the state of Massachusetts – at the Fall River, Centerville, and Dartmouth centers. Every time someone comes to see us for the first time, it’s the start of an amazing personal...