How to Enjoy Podcasts with Hearing Loss
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “In 2019, 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid.” If you’re among this population and you either enjoy listening to podcasts or are trying to get into one, we review tips for how to get the most out of them below. Use…
How To Clean Earwax Off Your Hearing Aids
Earwax plays an essential role in keeping your ears healthy. However, too much can cause problems, especially for your hearing aids. How Too Much Earwax Damages Hearing Aids Earwax buildup is one of the leading reasons for hearing aid repair. This is because, over time, earwax can reduce function and degrade parts of your hearing…
Here’s How Hearing Aids Can Improve Your Love Life
Investing in hearing aids doesn’t just improve your quality of life, but also your partner’s. In fact, one study found, “Before the provision of a hearing aid significant others experienced difficulties with person-to-person conversation, with group conversation and in viewing (listening to) television of the same order as did the hearing impaired individual. After the…
Why You Should Treat Your Hearing Loss This Year
Hearing loss is extremely common. In fact, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “One in eight people in the United States (13 percent, or 30 million) aged 12 years or older has hearing loss in both ears, based on standard hearing examinations.” But despite its prevalence, only one in five…
Tips for Trick-or-Treating With Hearing Aids
It’s officially October, which means it’s almost time to find a costume, pick out the best pumpkin from Devine Farms, and get ready to take the kids trick-or-treating. If your child uses hearing aids to treat their hearing loss, you may want to take a few extra steps before heading out for Halloween. Factor in…
The Do’s & Don’ts of Hearing Aids
Hearing aids have the essential job of connecting you to the world around you and allowing you to communicate with those you love the most. Because of this, you’ll want to protect your important investment as much as possible. In order to care for your hearing aids properly, follow this list of do’s and don’ts….
How to Know When It’s Time to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids?
When you invest in a pair of hearing aids, you want them to last for a long time. However, just like all technology, there can be many reasons why you might need to upgrade to a new device. Good Reasons to Get a New Hearing Aid Your hearing needs have changed. Hearing loss is a…
Correcting Hearing Aid Myths
Hearing loss is common, but despite this, only about 20% of people who could benefit from treatment actually wear hearing aids. And those who do wait and average of nine years from when they first have trouble hearing. The reason for this is there are a lot of myths and misconceptions about hearing loss and…
How to Help Your Loved One Understand the Benefits of Hearing Aids
Millions of people who would benefit from hearing aids are currently not using them. If you have a loved one with untreated hearing loss who is hesitant to get help, you might be feeling frustrated, resentful and unsure of what steps to take. Whether it’s your spouse, partner, parent or friend, let’s examine some of…
How Do Hearing Aids Help Manage Tinnitus Symptoms?
Tinnitus describes a ringing, roaring, whistling, hissing, humming or buzzing sound with no external sound source. Tinnitus is usually most noticeable in quiet places, like Fred Fletcher Park. While there is no cure for tinnitus, there are many options for managing it, one of which is hearing aids. The Link Between Tinnitus & Hearing Loss…