Let’s imagine you go to a rock show. You’re cool, so you spend all night up front. It’s enjoyable, though it isn’t good for your ears which will be ringing when you wake up in the morning. (That’s not so enjoyable.) But what happens if you can only hear out of one ear when you […]
Congratulations! Modern hearing aids are an amazing piece of technology, and you’ve just become the proud owner of a shiny new set. But, just like with all new devices, there will be things that hearing aid owners wish somebody had told them. Let’s look at nine common mistakes new hearing aid owners make and how […]
Are you going crazy with that tinnitus in your ears? Find out what causes tinnitus and whether you may have inherited it. What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is the term referring to a person’s perception of a ringing, droning, or buzzing in the ear with no external stimulus present to explain this experience. The direct translation […]
There are lots of ways to feel more youthful. But protecting your hearing is one way that is frequently overlooked. Diet and exercise have been promoted for years as a confirmed way to extend your lifespan as well as improve your quality of life. It also helps counter heart disease, cancer, and promotes weight control. […]
Some activities are simply staples of summer: Air shows, concerts, fireworks, state fairs, Nascar races, etc. The crowds, and the decibel levels, are getting larger as more of these events are going back to normal. And that can be an issue. Because let’s be honest: this isn’t the first loud concert that’s left you with […]
Hearing loss is generally a frustrating condition that can be the result of a number of things. There are some situations where hearing loss is a consequence of a more severe underlying health problem and isn’t just the result of an injury or aging. These are some hearing loss red flags you should watch for […]
Everyone’s hearing loss situation is unique and hearing aids are manufactured to make up for those individual conditions. Whether you are new to using hearing aids or have been wearing them for years, if your hearing aids cause headaches or any other type of pain, there is a solution. If your hearing aid is adjusted […]
Do your hearing aid batteries seem to drain faster than they ought to? There are several reasons why this may be happening that might be unexpected. So how far should the charge on my hearing aid battery last? From 3 to 7 days is the standard amount of time for charge to last. That range […]
In conversation with friends, you want to be polite. At work, you want to appear engaged, even enthralled with what your supervisor/colleagues/customers are saying. With family, you might find it easier to just tune out the conversation and ask the person near you to repeat what you missed, just a bit louder, please. You need […]
You’ve been waiting for this all week: a Zoom call with your son and daughter-in-law. You’ll be able to get caught up, check-in, and, laugh. But when you get online you realize, to your horror and frustration, that you can’t hear properly. You’re wearing your hearing aids but things still sound muffled. You’re incredibly frustrated. […]