Dealing with a loved one’s medical issues can be a touchy subject. It is very personal and sometimes embarrassing for the person to talk about. Whatever is bothering you about their issue is multiplied ten-fold on their part. But love is the strongest tool in anyone’s toolbox, and we want to see them get better and help them through the…

Hearing loss has become very common in the US today. So much so that we sometimes make light of it with our families and friends. While laughter is great medicine, it doesn’t replace the advice of hearing care professionals. Oftentimes, we think we are doing what’s best for our families by trying to protect them and not burden them with our…

Back in November, we launched our season competition, Hear for the Holidays. This was your chance to nominate someone special and deserving of hearing care by simply filling out a form on our website explaining why. After receiving a torrent of heartfelt and emotional stories, we were moved by every one of them. Not only did we enjoy reading all…

A common question that new people to UpState Hearing Instruments regularly ask me is, “Are there any ways to cure a hearing loss?” First of all, This is a Completely Normal Question. Hearing loss isn’t often discussed publicly, and for that reason, people usually don’t have an in-depth knowledge of its causes or treatments. With this in mind, I’m going…

If someone in your family has a hearing loss, could you also get something similar? The answer is yes, potentially. Hearing impairments can be passed down from generation to generation, like many physical conditions. However, your genetics are just one of several reasons why you might witness a hearing loss. To inform you about why you might be struggling to…

For several reasons, you can feel uncomfortable telling others about a hearing loss when you first find out. But would this change if you found out that millions of people were experiencing the same thing as you? According to Healthy Hearing website, hearing loss is actually the third most common physical condition in the US, with only arthritis and heart disease placed…

Your hearing health is essential to maintaining better overall well-being as well as enjoying a higher quality of living. For individuals experiencing hearing loss, better hearing begins with identifying and correcting the problem. Many people avoid having a hearing assessment due to misunderstandings of the process. Others who have scheduled an appointment might feel a bit intimidated about the unknown.…

As your hearing goes, your brain makes adjustments to try to overcome the lack of certain sounds. This occurs over an extended period of time, making you unaware that you are experiencing hearing loss until it becomes a struggle to communicate like you used to. Because untreated hearing loss continues to cause damage until it is corrected, it is essential…