Louise Levy Audiology

"Now that I can kind of step in and fill that role for the next generation of younger kids I'm really hoping I can make a difference like breaking the stigma of hearing loss and wearing hearing aids."

Seattle Olympian Aaron Small hopes to raise awareness for athletes with hearing aids Aaron Small and Jonas Ecker are in Paris hoping for an Olympic gold medal, but both have spent years training on Green Lake to prepare.

Since many companies that embraced hybrid work also downsized their offices to save money, fewer conference rooms and private areas mean those annoyances are harder than ever to escape.

Your office is too loud — these businesses want to turn down the volume A group of companies is looking to stifle your co-worker’s noisy Zoom call.

One of the most important things you can do to combat profound hearing loss is to work with your audiologist or doctor to figure out the extent of your condition, as well as to pick out the right hearing aids for your needs.

The Sony CRE-E10 and CRE-C10 hearing aids offer many of the same core features you'd get from a hearing specialist, but you can purchase them online, set them up yourself and manage them using your smartphone.

(You should only get hearing aids if you've been to an audiologist, have had your hearing professionally tested and it's been determined you'd benefit from hearing aids.)

Sony's over-the-counter hearing aids are up to $400 off on Amazon ahead of Prime Day Save money on Sony's latest over-the-counter hearing aids.

Pop icon Lulu advocates for hearing health after sharing personal hearing loss journey.

The Scottish pop star, 75, noticed a change in her hearing after her Glastonbury performance and now has to wear hearing aids. She admitted to struggling with ‘ringing in her ears for years’ before learning she now needs hearing aids because of the moderate hearing loss.

You’re probably listening too loud...

Are headphones destroying our hearing? You’re probably listening too loud.

It only takes a few fireworks over the course of an evening to cause damage or trigger tinnitus. 🙉💥

Health experts recommend roll-down foam plugs and headphones for maximum hearing protection, depending on how close you will be.

If you plan to watch or set off any fireworks on the 4th of July, make sure to protect your hearing, especially if you are in close range.

Stand at least 500 feet away from noise sources, such as a fireworks. The closer you are, the more likely you are to hurt your ears.

How to protect your hearing while watching fireworks on the 4th of July in Chicago An important reminder as we approach the 4th of July holiday this week. If you plan to watch or set off any fireworks, make sure to protect your hearing, especially if you are in close range.

The booms, pops, and crackles of fireworks and firecrackers are signature sounds of the July 4th holiday, but they could come at the high cost of irreversible hearing loss if people don’t take simple steps to protect themselves.

There’s no doubt about it: Many of our favorite Independence Day traditions are exceedingly loud, and they can put our ears in real danger. That doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the holiday and all the fun it brings. It just means we need to take steps to minimize our risk, and luckily, it’s not that difficult to do so.

A single loud blast or explosion that lasts for less than 1 second can cause permanent hearing loss right away. This noise, called impulse noise or impact noise, can come from sources such as fireworks. Impulse noise is measured in decibel peak pressure, or dBP. Impulse noise greater than 140 dBP will hurt a person’s hearing right away. Fireworks at 3 feet, as well as firecrackers, can measure 150 dBP. This is considered painful to the ears—and is well beyond a safe listening level.

Life is noisy, but it’s important to stay tuned. Healthy hearing is a vital part of your overall well-being. If left untreated, hearing loss can lead to feelings of social isolation, depression, anxiety and loss of confidence. It’s also tied to changes in cognition, including an increased risk of dementia in older adults. 🧏🏻‍♀️

Summer is the season for block parties, barbecues, outdoor concerts and late-night hangs on brownstone stoops. It’s also the time of year when air conditioners are blasting, fireworks are popping, private planes are jetting off to the Hamptons and the Mister Softee jingle chimes throughout neighborhoods across the city.

In other words, summer is loud. Whether you are a noise maker or a noise hater, Gothamist has your survivor’s guide.

How to navigate and negotiate the noise of NYC's neighborhoods in summer We explain when to talk to your neighbor, file a 311 complaint or tune down the volume.

Hearing loss is more than just a medical issue – it can significantly impact a person’s mental health and wellbeing. In recent years, researchers have been exploring and uncovering the complex relationship between hearing impairment and various mental health conditions.

With the aging of the large baby boomer generation, the number of Americans living with hearing impairment is expected to grow significantly in the coming decades. However, hearing loss isn’t just an issue for the elderly – young people are also at risk due to increased exposure to damaging loud noises through smartphones, concerts, and other audio devices.

Some of the mental health issues associated with unaddressed hearing loss include:

Depression: Multiple studies have found an association between hearing loss and symptoms of clinical depression. Researchers believe depressed mood may stem from frustration, reduced social engagement, and feelings of isolation.
Cognitive Decline: Hearing loss is linked to accelerated cognitive decline and incidence of dementia. When the auditory system is impaired, the brain has to work harder to interpret sounds and speech. Over time, this can take a toll on cognitive resources.
Social Isolation: Difficulty communicating can lead people with hearing impairments to slowly withdraw from social situations and interactions. This loss of engagement is associated with loneliness.
Anxiety: Many people with hearing loss experience anxiety in social settings or when trying to communicate, especially amid background noise. The constant strain to hear can be stressful.

Popular Indian playback singer, Alka Yagnik is known for her melodious voice and some very hit Bollywood songs. However, the singer has been missing in action for quite some time now. Breaking her silence on this matter, Alka took to social media on June 18th where she revealed her reason for not having been seen for a while now.

Alka Yagnik diagnosed with hearing loss, warns against loud music, use of earphones | - Times of India Indian playback singer Alka Yagnik breaks silence on her absence, revealing rare hearing loss diagnosis due to viral attack. Warns against loud music

Expert reveals solutions that could help dial down restaurant noise Noise levels can make or a break a restaurant experience for some diners - so experts have revealed how they can get so loud and what solutions businesses have.

Why are restaurants so loud? 😫

Why restaurants are so loud, and what science says we can do about it Complaints about noise continue to dominate restaurant reviews. Here’s what experts say about how sound affects our bodies and what we can do to mitigate it.

Five children who were born completely deaf have had some reversal of hearing loss after receiving a “groundbreaking” gene therapy.

The clinical trial, which was co-led by Mass Eye and Ear in Boston and the Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University in Shanghai, was the first in the world to apply gene therapy to children in both ears, according to the researchers.

The research has just been published in Nature Medicine on June 5. In addition to regaining their hearing, the children participating in the trial — who ranged in age from 1 to 11 years old — were also able to identify the origins and locations of sounds, even in noisy environments, researchers said.

This was a follow-up to an earlier trial that began in Dec. 2022, in which the research team successfully performed the gene therapy in just one ear. This new study showed that treating both ears led to even greater benefits.

A British toddler has had her hearing restored after becoming the first person in the world to take part in a pioneering gene therapy trial, in a development that doctors say marks a new era in treating deafness.

UK toddler has hearing restored in world first gene therapy trial Opal Sandy can hear almost perfectly after groundbreaking surgery that took just 16 minutes

Did you know: Intercoms are legally required in most New York City apartment buildings, including co-ops. The buildings also have an obligation to make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities under the federal Fair Housing Act and state and city human rights laws.

My Co-op Won’t Accommodate My Hearing Disability. How Do I Force the Issue? Accommodations for shareholders are required by law, and your building needs to take action.

10 Best Apps for People with Hearing Loss: Top Picks Here's a Top-10 roundup of the best iOS and Android apps for people who are deaf and hard-of-hearing—so you can download your way to easier communication.

Do you know the signs? 🦻🏼

Did you know: Phone captioning apps help improve communication for users with ? 📲🧏🏻‍♀️

The efficacy of captioning technology is alleviating the cognitive strain associated with auditory communication for individuals with hearing impairment, leading to an increase in happiness and confidence, and a reduction in frustration and anxiety associated with smartphone and tablet calls.

New Study Finds InnoCaption Use Significantly Improves Smartphone Communication Experience for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Users | Hearing Health & Technology Matters New Data Presented at the American Academy of Audiology AAA+ HearTech Expo Highlights Measurable Outcomes in Quality of Life Metrics Including Effort, Fatigue and Emotional Response

New research uncovered significant improvements in quality of life measures including an increase in happiness and confidence, as well as a reduction in frustration and anxiety associated with smartphone and tablet calls when using the InnoCaption captioning app.

New Study Finds InnoCaption Use Significantly Improves Smartphone Communication Experience for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Users | Hearing Health & Technology Matters New Data Presented at the American Academy of Audiology AAA+ HearTech Expo Highlights Measurable Outcomes in Quality of Life Metrics Including Effort, Fatigue and Emotional Response

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Better Hearing and Speech Month is now called “National Speech-Language-Hearing Month.”

Each May, National Speech-Language-Hearing Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of ASHA members in providing life-altering treatment.

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 234,000 members, certificate holders, and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology assistants; and students.

Better Hearing and Speech Month is now called "National Speech-Language-Hearing Month."

Each May, National Speech-Language-Hearing Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of ASHA members in providing life-altering treatment.

What a great, informative trip we had at for the conference! Louise and her associate Dr. Samantha Morgan feel that (at a minimum), all classrooms from Pre-K to 3rd grade should have the appropriate classroom systems to amplify all academic lessons. It is a necessity for learning!

This technology can also be directly integrated into the hearing aids or cochlear implants of children with hearing loss. ALL children with hearing loss should have access to this type of system.

For more information, contact our office anytime: www.louiselevyaudiology.com or call (212) 472-1350

Food for thought.

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