How Often Should I Get My Hearing Tested?
Most people make regular checkups a part of their medical care. Annual physicals, dental exams and vision tests are all commonplace. Fewer individuals pay as much attention to their hearing, however. How often you get your hearing tested depends on your age. Newborn hearing screenings are essential, of course, and regular checkups throughout childhood are…
Don’t Let Hearing Loss Prevent You From Dining Out
Individuals with hearing loss have difficulty communicating in environments with excessive background noise, such as busy restaurants. Rather than face the prospect of trying to enjoy a good meal while dealing with competing conversations, clanging silverware and dishes and distracting music, many choose to skip the experience altogether. But you don’t have to consign yourself…
Try These Activities to Get Used to Your Hearing Aids
If you are new to hearing aids, it’s important to know that they can take a little bit of time to get used to using. A focus group of hearing aid users in 2014 concluded that “getting used to hearing aids is a challenging multi-factorial process with both psychosocial and practical difficulties besides demands of…
What Are the Different Parts of a Hearing Aid?
Hearing aids are small, complex medical devices that help you hear by amplifying sounds to a level your ears can detect. Several parts work together to make this happen, which we review below. Microphone The first step in the amplification process is the microphone picks up sounds in your environment and converts them into electrical…
Why You Should Wear Hearing Aids at Work
We all want to make sure we have the tools necessary to excel in the workplace. If you have hearing loss, one of the most valuable tools to help you succeed is hearing aids. Hearing Loss Can Make Communication at Work Difficult Hearing loss impacts your ability to understand speech. It can feel like everyone…
Hearing Aids Can Help You Stay Socially Active
Untreated hearing loss can make it harder to socialize with others and sometimes even lead to isolation. The good news is that using hearing aids can help increase your social activity. Hearing Loss Makes It Harder To Communicate With Others One of the earliest signs of hearing loss is that it can affect your ability…
What Should I Do if I Don’t Like My Hearing Aids?
When you first get hearing aids, it can take time for your ears and brain to adjust to a new way of hearing. Many issues will resolve themselves with a little bit of time and consistent use. However, some users find that they don’t like their hearing aids and make the choice to stop wearing…
What Can I Expect from My Hearing Aids?
Many people mistakenly believe that putting in hearing aids restores hearing the way putting on eyeglasses or contacts restores 20/20 vision. According to one study, “Hearing aids restore sensitivity, but fail to restore normal perception.” In other words, hearing aids can amplify sounds to a level you can sense, but noises may not sound like…
Tips for the Trail: How to Hike with Hearing Aids
There are more benefits to hiking than just breathing the fresh air and soaking up some sunshine. One 2018 study published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine reports that, “Benefits may be immediate, such as decreased blood pressure, decreased stress levels, enhanced immune system functioning, and restored attention, or transpire over time, such as…
How To Prepare for Your First Audiologist Visit
If you’ve been having problems hearing and have scheduled an appointment with an audiologist, know that you are taking an important step in prioritizing your health and wellbeing! However, even though you’re making a great decision, that doesn’t mean that you won’t feel nervous or overwhelmed as your appointment approaches. Let’s go over a few…