Noise is part of everyday life but did you know that there are everyday sounds we are exposed to that can cause hearing loss? Loud noise is one of the most common causes of hearing loss, the third more pervasive health issue that people live with today. Nearly 1 in 6 people have some degree of impaired hearing, a medical …
Preparing for Emergencies with Hearing Aids
Having a plan of action in the case of an emergency is important for everyone. It is especially useful for people with hearing loss who have specific hearing needs that should be planned for and met. As we are experiencing unusual weather patterns, this is a good time to visit your emergency plan and if you do not have one, …
Connect with Your Loved Ones with Hearing Loss Treatment
As Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM) comes to a close, we take this opportunity to reflect on how hearing loss helps us connect with our loved ones! BHSM is organized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is a campaign for hearing healthcare awareness and advocacy. Impacting over 48 million people, hearing loss is the third most pervasive health …
Getting to Know Your Hearing Aids
Investing in quality hearing aids is life changing! Hearing aids are incredibly savvy devices that maximize hearing, transforming communication and daily life. Assessing your options, though exciting, can also be overwhelming. Like most electronic devices, hearing aids have experienced significant innovation of the years. They aren’t the clunky and outdated instruments that people often assume them to be! There is …
Q&A About Hearing Loss
Many people are afraid to ask questions concerning their hearing loss because of the stigma associated with it. Another barrier to people educating and empowering themselves regarding hearing impairment is the embarrassment of asking a “dumb” question. Let’s go on and clarify some common questions concerning hearing loss. If I have hearing loss, do I need to learn sign language? …
Can Hearing Aids Be Stylish
Hearing aids might not be at the top of your list of fashion-forward accessories, and you may think that all hearing devices are clunky and cumbersome. The device you might be picturing was probably made 20 years ago. While early hearing aids were helping people hear, they’re a far cry from modern hearing technology. Have you avoided looking after your …
Tips for Driving with Hearing Aids
When driving, we unquestionably rely on our sense of sight to navigate. We also utilize and rely on our ability to hear more than we probably think. Hearing is another major way you absorb, process, and respond to information and stimuli. This helps people interpret and make sense of everything around us. While driving, the ability to hear effectively helps …
Tips for Traveling with Hearing Aids
Traveling can be stressful! Thinking about what to pack, standing in lines at packed airports, and sitting for a long period of time on an airplane is part of the traveling experience that we unfortunately cannot avoid. For people who experience hearing loss and wear hearing aids, there are additional aspects of travel to take into consideration. Protecting your hearing …
Tips for Adjusting to New Hearing Aids
With the vast technology that exists today, hearing aids have become increasingly innovative and highly customizable. Though your hearing aids have probably been programmed and fitted to meet your specific hearing needs, it is important to know that there is still an adjustment period. It may take some time to become familiar and fully comfortable with your hearing aids. Because …
Preparing for a Hearing Aid Fitting
Treating hearing loss effectively involves a process that determines and meets your specific hearing needs. After receiving the results from your hearing test, the next steps include purchasing a hearing aid followed by scheduling an appointment for a hearing aid fitting. With the advanced technology that exists today, hearing aids have experienced much innovation. There is a wide-range of options …
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