On October 3, we’re all set to join the hundreds of walkers that will be trailing across Pensacola as part of the 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Organized by the Alzheimer’s Association, this special charitable event aims to raise $70,000 to help this incredible...
Android Introduces Sound Notifications For Those With Hearing Loss
Technology is no stranger to taking risks and making drastic leaps to redefine how we interact and communicate. That's no different when it comes to Android's recent leap to ensuring those with hearing loss can be aware of when they receive notifications. Through push...
Hearing Health: Why you need an Audiologist
Whether you've experienced it yourself or you've watched a loved one walk through it, hearing loss can be a difficult and scary thing. You know that you need to find a good, qualified hearing doctor, but the question remains: how do you pick one? In a world of...
Over fifty? You Could Be Among the 1 in 3 People with Undiagnosed Hearing Loss
Undiagnosed hearing loss causes about 37 people in the US to miss out on living a richer, more independent, and rewarding lifestyle. Out of almost 110 million Americans over the age of 50, a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports that...
Why Our Teenage Years Are Crucial For Our Hearing
Our teens and early 20s are all about enjoying life and planning for the future. We mark milestones in our early careers; we plan where we'll live and the type of family we want, we dream about the trips we'll go on. But the brand of hearing aid we'll wear? Not...
5 Ways to Keep your Hearing from Getting Worse
"Age is the strongest predictor of hearing loss among adults aged 20-69, with the greatest amount of hearing loss in the 60 to 69 age group." This essentially means that while many factors can contribute to hearing loss, the most prevalent cause is aging - something...
What Benefits Can You Expect from Wearing Hearing Aids?
As we age, so does our hearing. Statistics reported by the National Institute of Health indicate that close to 25 percent of those ages 65 to 74 and 50 percent of those who are over 75 have a disabling hearing loss. Although expected, neglecting hearing loss is...
Cochlear Implant Support Meetings
If you would like to attend support meetings for cochlear implant recipients and their family members, you are welcome to attend the free quarterly meeting at the Tryon Branch Library in Pensacola. The meetings are from 5:30pm-7:30pm in Meeting Room A on the following...