How to Have a Stress-Free Shopping Experience With Hearing Loss
Shopping with hearing loss can be a stressful experience. Whether you’re buying clothes, food, school supplies or other items, a busy store can sometimes feel overwhelming and confusing. Check out our list of tips for navigating your shopping trip with hearing loss. Choose the Right Stores With hearing loss, commotion from a busy store can…
Will Second-Hand Hearing Aids Work?
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, approximately 15% of American adults report some trouble hearing. That means that there are millions of Americans who could benefit from using hearing aids. If you are considering hearing aid options, you may be curious about second-hand options, either from a family member or…
How To Tell a Loved One They May Need Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is a common chronic condition that affects millions of people every year. If you feel like a parent, spouse or other loved one has developed hearing problems, you may be wondering how to talk to them about taking steps toward treating their hearing loss with hearing aids. Hearing Loss Becomes More Common with…
Why Does My Hearing Aid Buzz While I’m on My Cell Phone?
Hearing aids can help improve your communication and awareness by amplifying speech sounds and reducing background noise. If you’ve decided to start using these small but powerful devices to treat your hearing loss, one thing to watch out for when choosing which style you want is how they interact with cell phones. Some hearing aids…
Here’s Why You Should Take a Loved One to Your Audiology Appointment
Bringing a companion, whether a partner, child or close friend, to your audiology appointment may provide more benefits than you’d initially expect. Let’s look at some benefits you, your loved ones and your audiologist might experience. Your Companion Provides Extra Insight It can be difficult to be objective about your own hearing loss. Not only…
Heart Health Is Ear-risistible
Did you know there is an important connection between heart health and hearing health? According to the CDC, almost 610,000 people in the U.S. annually die from heart disease.1 While you’re probably aware of the importance of caring for your cardiovascular system, you might not be aware of the link between the cardiac and auditory systems….
Current and Future Hearing Loss Innovations
Advances in hearing device technology are occurring rapidly, allowing people to hear and communicate better than ever before. Here are some current and future innovations that can benefit people with hearing loss. Apps That Let You Control Your Listening Experience Many hearing device manufacturers now offer easy-to-use smartphone apps. These apps allow you to adjust…
Eat Well for Healthy Hearing
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “You are what you eat.” While that may not be entirely true, the foods you consume can have a positive effect on your hearing. Studies indicate foods rich in certain nutrients can help boost your hearing and may even help prevent or delay hearing loss. Omega-3 fatty acids, typically found…
Tips for Pairing Your Hearing Aids With Other Technology
Approximately one in eight people in the United States aged 12 years or older has hearing loss. Hearing aids can be a great way to minimize the effects of hearing loss and help you enjoy your life to the fullest. One of the ways they do that is by allowing you to connect with other…
How To Keep Your Hearing Aids Safe from Pets
Are you among the 7.1% of adults who uses a hearing aid and 66% of U.S. households who own a pet? If so, it’s important that you take measures to ensure your pets don’t get ahold of your hearing devices. Not only is it a huge expense and inconvenience, but if your pet ingests a…