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May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!

In Communication, Family & Relationships, Hearing Aid Technology, Hearing Aids, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, News, Research, Signs & Symptoms by Roselynn Gamboa Young, Au.D., CCC-A

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association has designated May as Better Hearing and Speech Month and the theme this year is “Communication Across the Lifespan.” At Roseville Diagnostic Hearing Center, we’re committed to hearing healthcare all year round and we’re committed to helping you enjoy the sounds of your life. It is vital to recognize hearing loss, in adults and infants, since …

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Things People with Hearing Loss Wish You Knew

In Communication, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, News, Research by Roselynn Gamboa Young, Au.D., CCC-A

Hearing loss is a condition experienced by many people, yet those who do not have hearing loss tend to misunderstand what is going on in the mind of a person who struggles to hear. Although you may not have hearing loss, it is likely that someone you love either currently has hearing loss or might incur hearing loss within their …

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A Push for More Accessibility with Product Design

In Accessibility, Hearing Aid Technology, Hearing Aids, Hearing Technology, News, Research by Roselynn Gamboa Young, Au.D., CCC-A

In this age of innovation, technology has come to support our lives in countless ways, many of them altogether unexpected. Consider the possibility of a driverless car. Those who work on innovating this technology claim that it will reduce the number of accidents among users, may be able to reduce fossil fuel usage, and may enhance the quality of life …

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Untreated hearing loss in the USA costs $133 billion each year

In Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss Treatment, Mental Health, News, Research, Untreated Hearing Loss by Roselynn Gamboa Young, Au.D., CCC-A

Hearing loss is more common than you might realize. If you struggle to hear, you’re one of nearly 40 million Americans who have hearing loss. Are you having a hard time hearing on the phone, or keep turning up the volume on the TV? Can you hear in conversations, or do you feel like you’re always one step behind? Hearing …

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4 Ways to Protect Your Hearing

In Hearing Health, Hearing Loss Causes, Hearing Loss Prevention, Hearing Protection, Tips & Tricks by Roselynn Gamboa Young, Au.D., CCC-A

Do you protect your hearing? Are you doing enough to safeguard your hearing health, and make sure that you’re not missing any of the important sounds around you? Around 40 million Americans are struggling to hear, and many experience the negative effects of hearing loss including reduced quality of life, relationship stress, social isolation, trouble focusing and completing tasks, and …

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Celebrate World Hearing Day on March 3 with a Hearing Test!

In Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Hearing Testing, News, Overall Health by Roselynn Gamboa Young, Au.D., CCC-A

It is hard to believe that February is almost over, but as we roll into March, it’s time for one of the big days on your audiologist’s calendar: World Hearing Day. March 3rd is officially World Hearing Day, a date established by the World Health Organization that focuses on raising awareness and connecting people with hearing healthcare and treatment. This …

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How Do We Hear Voices in a Crowd?

In Ear Anatomy, Hearing Aid Technology, Hearing Aids, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss Causes, News, Research by Roselynn Gamboa Young, Au.D., CCC-A

Our auditory system is a masterpiece of design, combining delicate sensory mechanisms with near-instant neural processing to provide us with our sense of hearing. The ear is designed to receive sound and the highly specific way that it does this brings nuance to the way we hear. Have you ever been startled to pick out a voice you recognize amidst …

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Hearing Loss is an Important Part of Caring for Your Health as You Age

In Age Related Hearing Loss, Hearing Aids, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss Prevention, Hearing Loss Treatment by Roselynn Gamboa Young, Au.D., CCC-A

As you get older some things change. We try to eat healthier, exercise, and go to the doctor regularly to head off any health issues. Looking after your health should include a hearing evaluation from Roseville Diagnostic Hearing Center, because hearing is an important part of your physical and mental wellbeing. Aging changes As we age, mental and physical changes …

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Add an Annual Hearing Test To Your New Year’s Resolutions!

In Hearing Health, Hearing Testing by Roselynn Gamboa Young, Au.D., CCC-A

New Year’s Resolutions often include eating healthier, exercising more, saving money, getting more “me” time, and staying connected with family and friends. Have you considered adding an annual hearing test to your resolutions this year? Taking care of your hearing health is more important than you might realize. Untreated hearing loss leads to a cascade of other health issues, and …

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As an Invisible Disability, Hearing Loss Often Goes Ignored

In Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, News, Research by Roselynn Gamboa Young, Au.D., CCC-A

Your hearing is fundamental to your life. Healthy hearing is part of how we move through the world smoothly and communicate with confidence. It helps us share our experiences with others, keep up at the workplace and enjoy the people and places we love. Our hearing is deeply connected to our physical, mental and social health. Despite how important healthy …