Author: Team CentreForHearing

10 Famous Personalities Who Overcame Hearing Loss!
Unlike the world, hearing loss doesn’t discriminate — by age, gender, race, fame or wealth. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2021 World Report on Hearing, 1.16 billion of the 1.50 billion people who have hearing loss have mild severity. We see there are a lot of famous personalities and Indian celebrities with hearing…

6 Common Myths about Hearing Loss – Debunked!
Hearing loss comes with many misconceptions. Fear and lack of knowledge prevent many people from getting the hearing help they need. But the fact of the matter is that hearing loss if left untreated, can wreak havoc in an individual’s personal and professional life. For a person suffering from hearing loss, nothing could be more…

Understanding Why 2 Hearing Aids Are Better Than 1
The realisation that one requires hearing aids is a life-changing moment. One needs to adapt both mentally and physically to the new phase of life. Just like powered spectacles, hearing aids also require time to get used to. In fact, the initial period will raise a lot of questions in your mind. [perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false”…

Analog Vs Digital Hearing Aids: Which One’s Better Than The Other
It is impossible to ignore the impact of technology on hearing solutions, particularly the ongoing debate between analog vs digital hearing aids. Each day, a smaller, more sophisticated hearing aid is launched, with features that allow an individual to hear as naturally as possible. Although the components remain more or less the same, the technology…

Here’s What You Must Expect On Your First Visit To The Audiologist!
Are you concerned that you might be suffering from hearing loss? If so, the best way to get it treated is by visiting an audiologist. It’s quite natural to be nervous – visiting a doctor is not exactly a pleasant feeling. There is also the additional burden of dealing with the social stigma associated with…

Understanding The Role Of An Audiologist In Getting The Correct Hearing Care
The impact of hearing loss is not just physical – it influences the psychological well-being of an individual as well. This can be attributed to the social stigma associated with hearing loss, especially about it being an age-related disease. This is also the reason why many affected individuals refrain from reporting their difficulties in hearing…

How Today’s Lifestyle Habits Can Be Damaging To The Ear’s Health!
Early in 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that 1.1 billion young people are at risk of hearing loss because of personal audio devices, such as smartphones, and damaging levels of sound at entertainment venues. Most of us spend a lot of time commuting between home and the workplace, especially in crowded metros like…

7 Reasons Why Hearing Health Is As Important As Overall Health
It’s not uncommon to see individuals afflicted with hearing loss to put off their problems with an ‘it’s not that bad’ or ‘it seems to come and go’. The social stigma of being seen wearing a hearing aid and being labelled ‘deaf’ or ‘old’ can lead to avoiding the problem altogether. It is true that…

Common Reasons People Give to Avoid Wearing Hearing Aids – And Why They Are Wrong
There is one particular type of hearing aid that audiologists worry about. It’s bad for the patient, and it can deter other people from even attempting to give hearing aids a chance to improve their lives. They are called “in-the-drawer” hearing aids. As opposed to behind-the-ear or in-the-canal hearing aids, ITD hearing aids never see…

Cochlear Implant vs Hearing Aid – Understanding How They Are Different
You might come across a mention of cochlear implants as an alternative for treating hearing loss. Cases requiring cochlear implants are usually very different to those requiring Hearing Aids. [perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]Cochlear Implants are considered only in cases where hearing aids are not successful or where hearing aids are not…









