We hear you. You’re so tired of telling your family to back off and leave you alone and that you don’t have hearing loss. And if you did, you’d know. Never fear. We’ve got your back! All will be revealed. Think of us as a team of X-men (and X-women) with hearing fact...
Dr. Richard Luekenga
5 Early Indications Of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss symptoms are easy to identify, right? They are harder to recognize than you might think, especially in the early stages. Similar to deteriorating eyesight, hearing loss worsens when it remains untreated. Correcting the condition earlier, rather than later...
How Do I Keep My Ears And Hearing Aids Clean?
Ninety percent of the nearly 4 million individuals who invest in hearing aid technology each year are satisfied with their purchase and would recommend them to friends with a hearing loss. Hearing aids can help transform your life, restore relationships, and help get...
Which Hearing Aid Manufacturer Should You Choose?
So, you’ve made the incredibly wise decision to seek treatment for your hearing loss. But, what now? The world of hearing aid technology can be a minefield. With so many different manufacturers and models to choose from, it can be challenging to know where to start...
Tinnitus: Ringing Or Buzzing In The Ears
I recently had a 56-year-old man come to see me with tinnitus (ringing and high-pitched steady noise) in both ears. And while he had a known and documented moderate hearing loss, he stated that this had been going on for several years but as of recent, it had become...
What Are Online Hearing Devices?
It’s no surprise that the internet has found a way to capitalize on hearing loss. With the popularity of online hearing devices growing, we are seeing more and more patients come in with questions about them. And with good reason, the marketing teams behind these...
How Are Your Ears Involved In Balance?
Your ears have a unique relationship with the rest of your body and overall health. Poor hearing can lead to an array of problems that extend well beyond not being able to hear. Conditions such as dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety, and depression are a few...
How Can I Manage My Tinnitus Symptoms?
Tinnitus is more common than you think. In fact, about 50 million Americans experience some form of short (lasting a few seconds or a few minutes) or long-term (ongoing or continuous) tinnitus. Out of those 50 million, a little over 20% or 12 million people experience...
Does My Insurance Cover Hearing Aids and Hearing Care?
Surviving a walk through a minefield wearing a blindfold and finding an insurance company that provides reliable and comprehensive healthcare coverage carries the same odds. Although Americans spend more on healthcare insurance than in any other country in the world,...
What Happens During Your First Hearing Test?
Hearing tests should have equal importance as having your cholesterol or blood pressure checked, an annual physical, or an eye test when it comes to maintaining your overall wellness. In spite of the fact that hearing loss is the third most common health issue in...