Keep Hearing the Sounds of Summer

Have you been looking for fun summer activities?

Summertime means music!

Whether it’s a concert, music festival, or small local show, music events are fun for everyone. 

They can get quite loud too! Have you ever had ringing in your ears the day after a concert?

Tinnitus can be a sign that your hearing has been damaged. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), concerts can be between 94-110 decibels in volume. Hearing loss can occur at over 85 decibels, especially if prolonged over time. The majority of concerts last 1-2 hours, so the risk of damaging your ears is high. People of all ages can develop noise induced hearing loss, so it’s important to protect yourself!

Learn how to protect your ears on our website.

Get the Perfect Hearing Aid Near Alma, MI

Want to be able to enjoy summer activities again?

A hearing aid may be your solution! At CCMC Hearing Care, we can find the perfect hearing aid that suits your lifestyle. We also fit and repair hearing aids, so you can get back to hearing the sounds you love faster!

Contact us today to receive a hearing aid near Alma, MI.

How to Keep Your Ears Safe at Concerts

Are any of your favorite musicians performing in your area?

Want to learn how to prevent noise induced hearing loss?

Here are some ways to protect your ears at a concert:

Wear earplugs – Once your hearing is damaged, it can’t be reversed. It’s better to protect your hearing from the start by wearing earplugs. Cheap foam earplugs will work, but if you really want to protect your ears, musician’s earplugs are the way to go. Musician’s earplugs block out background noise and deliver precise, safe sound. You can get them from us! See here.

Choose Your Seat Wisely – While sitting or standing by the stage could be a dream come true, it can also be damaging, especially if you already have some degree of hearing loss, which 23% of Americans do. When picking your seat, choose a seat towards the middle or back of the room.

See more preventative measures.

Get the Perfect Hearing Aid Near Alma, MI

Can’t deny your hearing loss any longer?

A hearing aid may be your solution! At CCMC Hearing Care, we can find the perfect hearing aid that suits your lifestyle. We also fit and repair hearing aids, so you can get back to hearing the sounds you love faster!

Contact us today to receive a hearing aid near Alma, MI.

Take Your Hearing Health Seriously This New Year

Is your hearing not as strong as it used to be?

Do you suspect hearing loss?

According to the Center for Hearing and Communication, 15 million people in the US with hearing loss avoid seeking help.

They’ll usually wait an average of 7 years before getting help. That’s 7 years of missing out on birds chirping in the spring, ocean waves while on vacation, and conversations with loved ones. 

See why your hearing health is important around New Year’s Eve.

Take Your Hearing Health Seriously with a Hearing Loss Test Near St. Johns, MI

This New Year’s, make a resolution to take care of your hearing health! Hearing loss tests can diagnose your quality of hearing, and the folks at CCMC Hearing Care can find solutions to improve your hearing ability. 

It’s hard to know what you’re missing out on when you can’t hear it! Let us help you hear what you’ve been missing!

Call us today at 989-292-3572 to receive your hearing loss test near St. Johns, MI! 

Get Your Life Back with a Hearing Loss Test!

Do you have hearing loss?

Wondering what your next step is?

Get a hearing loss test! 

CCMC Hearing Care can test your hearing with a hearing loss test, also called an audiometry test. This test measures the range and sensitivity of your hearing to determine if you have hearing loss, and if so, how much. The results will be used to find a hearing loss solution that fits your needs and lifestyle.

Learn how to manage hearing loss on New Year’s Eve!

Take Your Hearing Health Seriously with a Hearing Loss Test Near St. Johns, MI

This New Year’s, make a resolution to take care of your hearing health! Hearing loss tests can diagnose your quality of hearing, and the folks at CCMC Hearing Care can find solutions to improve your hearing ability. 

It’s hard to know what you’re missing out on when you can’t hear it! Let us help you hear what you’ve been missing!

Call us today at 989-292-3572 to receive your hearing loss test near St. Johns, MI! 

Should You Get Your Ears Checked for Tinnitus?

Do you have a hard time falling asleep because of “noise” that doesn’t seem to have a source? 

If you hear a constant sound that those around you don’t, you may have tinnitus — an audiological and neurological condition that makes you experience a perception of sound when there isn’t actually an external source for the sound. 

You’re not alone! The American Tinnitus Association estimates that almost 50 million Americans experience tinnitus.

Most people think of tinnitus as a constant ringing in both ears, but it differs from person to person. It can affect one ear or both, can be constant or pulsing, and can sound like different types of noises, including ringing, whooshing, and clicking!

Whatever the sound — it can be annoying or disruptive. For some, it’s quiet enough that it’s barely noticeable. For others, it can be so loud it disrupts their sleep, concentration, or ability to hear other sounds. 

If you think you have tinnitus, call to have your ears checked in our Alma or St. Johns office. We’ve helped many people like you manage their tinnitus. 

Visit our website to learn more or to schedule an appointment.

What's That Ringing?

Are you bothered by a constant ringing or clicking that nobody else can hear? You might have tinnitus.

There’s no cure for tinnitus, but there are options for managing it. In many cases, treating the underlying cause will stop the disruptive sound. But for many other people, tinnitus is a lifelong condition. For them, current treatment may focus on improving their quality of life. Tools and treatments improve their listening skills and ease the cognitive and emotional burden of living with tinnitus. Treatments might include hearing aids, sound or behavioral therapies, and medications.

Each person experiences tinnitus differently. That’s why we customize treatment to your specific needs and lifestyle. The first step is getting your ears checked!

Visit our website to learn more or to schedule an appointment.

Are Your Headphones Causing Hidden Hearing Loss?

If you love music but don’t want to bother your roommates or your family, you probably enjoy using headphones. Aren’t they great? But be careful. When you crank up the volume, you can cause damage to the tiny hairs and nerve cells that transmit sound impulses to your brain. Over time, you may develop hearing loss.

Your hearing test might result in a normal hearing audiogram, even though you might notice you have trouble understanding people talking over background noise. 

This kind of hidden hearing loss is common, especially in people who have been regularly exposed to loud sounds. If you’ve had a normal hearing audiogram but still have trouble hearing, talk to our hearing specialists!

Learn more on our website!

You Had a Normal Hearing Audiogram — Now What?

An audiogram shows how your brain perceives sounds in a testing situation: in a quiet room, wearing headphones, with one sound at a time. Many people who have a normal hearing audiogram still struggle to hear conversation in a crowd. Maybe you notice that you can’t hear your phone if the TV is on. 

You're not alone! 

This type of hearing trouble is called hidden hearing loss and it is common. It’s especially common in people who have been regularly exposed to loud sounds. 

If you’ve had a normal hearing audiogram but still have trouble hearing, talk to our hearing specialists!

Learn more on our website! 

Everyday Activities Contribute to Hearing Loss

Did you know that noise that measures over 85 decibels (dB) can permanently damage your hearing? 

That means that common daily activities like lawn care and driving through road construction can be loud enough to damage your hearing. You might even be exposed to several potentially damaging activities in a single summer day. Summer can be hard on your hearing!

You can protect your hearing by wearing earplugs or noise canceling headphones — even if you already wear hearing aids.

Learn more about protecting your hearing on our website.

 

Will the Sounds of Summer Lead to a Hearing Aid?

What are some of your favorite summertime activities in Michigan? Concerts? Boating? Tigers games?  

We love our outdoor activities in the summer, maybe a little too much. That ringing in your ears after a loud concert or rowdy ball game is a symptom of ear damage. Most people will get over a short exposure in a few days and the ringing will go away. But long-term exposure or sudden intense sounds, like an explosion, can cause permanent hearing loss. If you can’t hear the sounds of summer anymore, you might need a hearing aid.

To schedule an appointment, visit our website.

Could Auditory Training Help You Hear Better?

Auditory training might be helpful for more people than those with hearing loss. For example:

• Children with auditory processing disorders can benefit from training that helps them concentrate on the sound of spoken language. 
• People with autism, or others who are very sensitive to sound, could also benefit.

Imagine that auditory training is like coaching. You will be a better swimmer if you have a coach who can teach you to be strong and confident in the water. An auditory trainer can help you move more easily through conversation and communication. 

Ask your hearing professional at CCMC for more information about auditory training, also called audiologic rehabilitation.

We help people with hearing loss in St. Johns, Alma, Dewitt, Ovid-Elsie, and surrounding areas. Learn more on our website!

Can Auditory Training Help Your Hearing Loss?

If you have hearing loss, you know that your impairment can make it a challenge to socialize and could lead to isolation and even depression. 

Ask your hearing consultant about auditory training. It is possible to improve the way you are managing your hearing loss. Training can help you improve your listening skills and take some of the strain out of conversation. 

Our training can help you focus on important sounds and block out non-language noises, making best use of the hearing you maintain. CCMC wants to help you live your best life, communicating freely with the people you love. 

We help people with hearing loss in St. Johns, Alma, Dewitt, Ovid-Elsie, and surrounding areas. Learn more on our website!

Is Hearing Loss Stealing Your Joy?

Are you missing the sounds of spring in Michigan? 

It’s estimated that over 28 million adults in the United States could improve their hearing with hearing aids (but don’t). Are you one of them? 

We can help you answer that question and find the right treatment. Hearing aids aren’t right for everybody, but they aren’t the only treatment for hearing loss. Our hearing care specialists can diagnose your hearing loss and help you understand the causes, treatment options, and steps you can take to improve your quality of life.

We help people with hearing loss in St. Johns, Alma, Dewitt, Ovid-Elsie, and surrounding areas. To schedule an appointment at one of our mid-Michigan locations, visit our website.

Can You Hear the Sweet Sounds of Spring in Michigan?

What do these three things have in common?

The thump of a perfect pitch hitting a catcher’s mitt

Robins and mourning doves singing at sunrise

The quiet slosh of waves on a lake

If they made you think of spring, you might be from Michigan! Every season has its own soundtrack, but what if you can’t hear your favorite sounds anymore? 

Nearly 48 million Americans have some form of hearing loss. If you’re one of them, CCMC Hearing Care can diagnose your hearing loss and help you understand the causes, treatment options, and steps you can take to improve your quality of life. So you can hear what you’ve been missing.

We help people with hearing loss in St. Johns, Alma, Dewitt, Ovid-Elsie, and surrounding areas. To schedule an appointment, visit our website.

Seasonal Allergies Can Affect Your Hearing

Are allergies causing your hearing loss? If you have seasonal allergies, you may also have itchy, swollen, clogged ears with some hearing loss. Hearing loss from seasonal allergies is usually temporary but if you get frequent ear infections, it could become permanent. 

If you’re not sure if you have allergies that might be causing hearing loss, or if you’ve noticed hearing loss you can’t explain, we can help. 

We help people with hearing loss in St. Johns, Alma, Dewitt, Ovid-Elsie, and surrounding areas. Visit our website to learn more or to schedule an appointment with a hearing care professional.

Are Allergies Harming Your Hearing?

Do you feel pressure in and around your ears recently?

The problem might not be your ears. You might have seasonal allergies or “hay fever.” In spring, pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds travels in the wind – and into the air you breath. If you’re sensitive to these, you may experience allergy symptoms like:

• Runny and/or stuffy nose
• Itchy eyes and nose
• Red, watery, swollen eyes
• Swollen, itchy, or painful ears
• Muffled hearing

If you’re not sure, we’re here to help!

Visit our website to learn more or to schedule an appointment with a hearing care professional.

Hearing Loss Has Many Causes

Many people think of hearing loss as something that only affects us as we age. While age is the most common cause of hearing loss, it’s not the only one. People of any age can suffer a loss of hearing. 

For some, it’s a gradual process that takes years to notice. For others, it may be sudden. In fact, you might be surprised by some of the causes, like:

• Health conditions
• Medications, and
• Chronic stress

Whatever the cause, hearing loss can affect your relationships, your social life, and your everyday enjoyment of the little things. At CCMC Hearing Care, we’ll diagnose your hearing loss and help you understand your treatment options. 

Visit our website to learn more or to schedule an appointment!

What's Harming Your Hearing?

You probably know that noise exposure and aging can both cause hearing loss, but did you know that certain health conditions and medications can too? 

Conditions that affect blood circulation can affect your hearing. For example, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol can all decrease blood flow to the tiny blood vessels in your ears, affecting how they function.

Some medications can also damage your ears, temporarily or permanently. These are called ototoxic, meaning toxic to your ears. Some antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs, and diuretics (water pills) can be ototoxic, as well as some over the counter pain killers, if taken in large doses for a long time. 

Visit our website to learn more about hearing loss or to schedule an appointment!

What Causes Hearing Loss?

Did you know there are four main types of hearing loss? 

1. Sensorineural is the most common type. It is a gradual loss caused by damage to the cells and/or nerves in the ear. 
2. Conductive is when sound waves can’t reach the inner ear. It can be caused by infection, trauma to the ear, or a blockage. Conductive hearing loss can often be reversed, or partially reversed, with the right treatment.
3. Congenital is hearing loss that a person is born with. There are many different causes, including genetic factors, infections, premature birth. It’s important to diagnose hearing loss in newborns because it can affect their development.
4. Mixed hearing loss is a combination of the other types. For example, a person could have sensorineural loss and also have an infection in the inner ear (conductive).

Visit our website to learn more about hearing loss or to schedule an appointment.

Are You Experiencing Hearing Loss?

According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, about 48 million Americans have hearing loss. Although age-related loss is common, children and young adults are also affected. Age is just one factor to consider when diagnosing hearing loss. 

It’s also important to know:

• When did it start?
• Is it a temporary or permanent type of loss?
• What part of the ear is involved?

Diagnosing the type of hearing loss helps us determine the best way to treat it and how to prevent further loss. Do you know the four types of hearing loss?

Visit our website to learn more!