Whether you are new to hearing aids or have been enjoying them for years, you may find that you rely on them every day to help you hear the people in your life and navigate your world with improved awareness. In just a short time it is amazing how fast you’ve come to look at these tiny state of the …
Tips for Virtual Communication from People with Hearing Loss
When the COVID 19 pandemic occurred in 2020 it changed the way we communicated. Even today, as we are meeting in person more often once again, virtual communication continues to be a widely accepted way to meet for work or even for social events. Today we now understand in a way that we didn’t before that many job responsibilities can …
Preventing Falls by Treating Hearing Loss
A regular fitness routine will almost always increase your health and vitality, but as we age it becomes more important than ever to stay fit. Regular cardiovascular and strength building exercise can increase muscles which help us stay balanced. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that “about 36 million falls are reported among older adults each year—resulting …
Tips for Hearing Aid Maintenance
Are you about to invest in new hearing aids? This is a big deal! It takes most people on average seven to ten years to invest in treatment from the time they suspect they have hearing loss. Still, only 16 percent of people who could benefit from hearing aids 12-69 years old have ever tried them. There are a lot …
Tinnitus Habituation: How to Tune Out the Ringing in Your Ears
Have you ever heard a ringing in your ears? Almost everyone at one point or another. However, when there is no escape from it, suddenly it can feel like torture. This phenomenon which seems to be coming from inside your head is called tinnitus. 50 million people report tinnitus in the US alone. Meanwhile 20 million report symptoms so severe …
Hearing Aid Wearers Experience Less Fatigue & Increased Social Activity
Not only is hearing loss frustrating but can be a very exhausting condition. For the estimated 48 million people in the United States affected by hearing loss, not only do they suffer from devastating communication issues, but the need to strain to fill in the blanks in conversation. No wonder, people with unaddressed hearing loss complain of fatigue! If you’ve …
What Are The Signs of Hearing Loss?
As we age, we commonly experience changes in our hearing. The change does not happen suddenly, but is more gradual, like the gradual process of graying hair. Nevertheless, it is crucial to pay attention to these initial indications. Research shows that men are almost twice as likely as women to have hearing loss among adults aged 20–69. Read on for …
Identifying the Signs of Hearing Loss
Do you have hearing loss? You may not even know it! Hearing loss can develop gradually and before you know it, it can be difficult to hear, even in the most ideal of situations. While hearing loss becomes more common for those 60 and beyond, affecting 25 percent of all people and increasing rapidly, it can occur at any age. …
How Often Should I Get a Hearing Test?
Do you have hearing loss? It’s all too common to have it for years without even realizing it is even an issue. This is in part because it can often develop gradually over time in the form of subtle syllables in words, pitches, or tones. People may refer to sounds such as an oven alarm or doorbell that you just …
How a Heart-Healthy Diet Supports Better Hearing
Now that the winter ice is thawing and spring is right around the corner many of us are looking to get out more and stay active. Along with regular exercise, many people are looking to shed pounds and get more fit. We support and celebrate people of all body types and sizes, but there is a serious epidemic in the …