Tips for Keeping Your Hearing Aids from Falling Out
According to a study published in the International Journal of Audiology, “The majority (80%) of adults aged 55–74 years who would benefit from a hearing aid, do not use them. Furthermore, many people given a hearing aid do not wear it.” One of the reasons for this that we hear from our patients is that…
Try These Activities To Get Used to Your Hearing Aids
If you have hearing loss and have recently been fitted for hearing aids, know that it’s a decision that will benefit your life enormously in many ways. However, just like with any change, hearing aids can take some getting used to. Hearing aid users have reported that multiple factors can play a role in getting…
What to Know About Hearing Aid Battery Safety
Without batteries, your hearing aids would be unable to provide you with good hearing. However, it’s important to know that batteries need to be handled with care. We provide a list of hearing aid battery do’s and don’ts below. Do When it comes to your hearing aid batteries, do: Invest in a container with a…
Hearing Aids Can Help You Connect With Others This Holiday Season
It’s crazy to say, but the holiday season is already upon us. For many, that means planning trips or organizing gatherings with our loved ones. While these events are no doubt joyful, they also can also be overwhelming. For people with hearing loss, large holiday events can lead to feelings of anxiety, sadness and even…
How to Make the Most of the Movie Theater with Hearing Loss
If you’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss recently, you may feel as though you can’t enjoy activities you love like you once did. This simply isn’t true. However, you may need to do some extra preparation, even when it comes to going to the movies. Follow our tips below. Wear Hearing Aids If you already…
Tips For Trick or Treating With Hearing Aids
It’s hard to believe it, but Halloween is right around the corner. There are so many fun events to plan for, like The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival and, of course, taking the kids trick-or-treating. Since October is also Audiology Awareness Month, we thought it would be a great time to discuss how you can make…
Common Excuses for Not Seeking Treatment for Hearing Loss (and Why You Should!)
Hearing loss is a very common condition. However, out of the millions of people who would benefit from hearing loss treatment, only a fraction of people actually seeks it. There are a number of different reasons why this might be the case. Let’s examine a few of the more common excuses for not treating your…
What To Know About Pediatric Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is often associated with older age. However, people of any age can develop hearing loss, including children. If your child has hearing loss, you are probably curious to learn about pediatric hearing aids and how they can help. Pediatric Hearing Aid Basics Pediatric hearing aids work to amplify sound and maximize listening ability…
Hearing Aids Can Help You Navigate Noisy Environments
Hearing loss can make navigating noisy environments tricky. The good news is the right pair of hearing aids can help. Four Reasons Why Noisy Environments Are Challenging for Those with Hearing Loss Inability to hear high-frequency sounds. In many cases of hearing loss, your ability to hear high-frequency sounds is one of the first things…
Can Young Adults Experience Hearing Loss?
Though we often associate trouble hearing with getting older, the truth is that young adults can experience hearing loss as well. How Common Is Hearing Loss in Young Adults? Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that 12% of adults ages 18-39 report difficulty following a conversation in places with background…