How To Tell People About Your Hearing Aids
In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid. If you’ve recently made a choice to become one of the millions to treat your hearing loss with hearing aids, congratulations! They are an excellent investment in your personal well-being and overall…
Three Daily Hearing Aid Care Tips
Hearing loss is a common condition. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders states, “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.” The good news is that hearing aids help people with…
How to Protect Your Hearing Aids This Spring
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.” If you’re among this population and you wear hearing aids, you may be wondering how you can protect them during…
If You Use Hearing Aids, Here’s What to Know About Hearing Loops
If you have hearing loss, hearing aids can help you enjoy clearer, quality sound in all different environments. However, sometimes additional hearing aid technology can make your listening experience even better. When it comes to public places, hearing loops and telecoils can amplify the sounds you want to hear while tuning out what you don’t….
For Flying Out Loud: Travel Tips for Flying With Hearing Devices
Hey there, jet setter. You may be a pro at picking the perfect destination for your next adventure, but what about easily navigating the ins and outs of air travel with your hearing devices? We recommend reviewing this preflight briefing of tips to ensure that you and your trusty traveling device companions have a safe…
Here’s How You Can Play Sports With Hearing Aids
Staying active is a crucial part of staying healthy. Current recommendations are that adults over the age of 18 should get 150 minutes of moderate physical activity a week or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity. Some people like taking yoga classes or regular walks through Golden Gate Park Loop or other San Francisco trails….
What New Technology Do the Latest Hearing Aids Offer?
Hearing aid technology continues to improve and evolve, offering users better listening experiences in different environments. Let’s take a look at some of the new technology that today’s hearing aids have to offer! Directional Microphones Traditional microphones pick up sound from all directions equally. Since people with hearing loss can struggle to pinpoint where sound…
How Hearing Aids Increase Brain Activity
One of the more serious side effects of untreated hearing loss is that it can impact brain function and put you at a greater risk for cognitive decline and dementia. Thankfully, using hearing aids can help reduce your risk and actually increase brain activity. Hearing Loss Is Bad for The Brain If you have hearing…
Waterproof & Water-Resistant Hearing Aids: What’s the Difference?
An article published in the journal Trends in Amplification listed “performance in quiet settings, comfort, feedback, frequency of battery replacement, purchase price, water and sweat resistance, and performance in noisy settings” as the top requested hearing aid features among consumers. In this post, we focus on the feature “water and sweat resistance” – more specifically,…
Communication Strategies for People With Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are an absolute life-changer for anyone with hearing loss. They make everything from going to the symphony to catching up with your grandchildren at The Ice Cream Bar easier and more enjoyable. However, it’s important to remember that hearing aids aren’t magical devices that can offer you perfect hearing in every environment. After…