How Can Hearing Aids Help Me Do My Holiday Grocery Shopping?
The holidays are one of the busiest and noisiest times of the year for stores. Packed stores, jolly music and chatting shoppers can turn a pleasant grocery run into an overwhelming experience—especially for the 15% of U.S. adults with hearing loss. Let’s take a look at how hearing aids can help you navigate the chaotic…
How Hearing Aids Can Help You Rediscover Your Favorite Activities
Hearing aids not only improve hearing ability but also improve quality of life and the ability to maintain social connections. By amplifying sounds, hearing aids allow individuals to participate more fully in conversations due to hearing loss. Hearing loss, especially when caused by aging or long-term exposure to loud environments, often happens gradually. This slow…
Tips for Troubleshooting Your Common Hearing Aid Issues
Hearing aids are great tools for enhancing the lives of those with hearing loss, but they aren’t perfect. As with any other electronic device they can sometimes work incorrectly. Being able to troubleshoot times the hearing aids malfunction can help the performance of your hearing aids in the long run. Here are some tips on…
How Does Hearing Loss Affect Family Life
Hearing loss can lead to feelings of isolation and confusion, with the potential to affect relationships, including with family, without the person even realizing the impact. With 1.5 billion people worldwide living with hearing loss, it’s essential to consider how it impacts interactions with loved ones and to approach treatment thoughtfully. Communication Struggles One of…
Is It Time to Update Your Hearing Aids
Hearing aids play a crucial role in improving the quality of life for those with hearing loss; nearly 28.8 million Americans could benefit from them. However, like any technology, they can become outdated or less effective over time. If you’ve been using your hearing aids for a few years, you might be wondering if it’s…
What To Know About Tinnitus Counseling
Tinnitus is characterized by a persistent ringing or buzzing in the ears when no external sound is present. Although there is no definitive cure for tinnitus, various therapeutic methods can effectively manage its symptoms. One such method is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is recommended by the American Academy of Audiology and the American Speech-Language-Hearing…
What To Know About Zinc and Hearing Loss
A recent breakthrough in research has provided insights as to how Zinc may play a role in hearing loss. Approximately 15% of adults in the U.S. have some form of hearing loss, often stemming from prolonged exposure to excessive noise, so this discovery holds promise for future developments in mitigating noise-induced hearing loss. The Zinc…
Can Action Movies Cause Hearing Loss?
Action movies, with their intense scenes and immersive sound effects, provide a fun experience, especially in the ambiance of a theater. However, what often goes unnoticed is the potential impact these movies could have on our hearing. Regular exposure to loud noises is a known cause of hearing loss, with sounds above 70 decibels (dB)…
What To Do When Tinnitus Interrupts Your Sleep
Lack of sleep can significantly impact your productivity, mood, stress levels and focus. Tinnitus, a condition causing a buzzing, ringing or humming in the ears, affects more than 50 million people in the United States a year. Managing tinnitus for better sleep can be challenging, but there are several strategies you can use to alleviate…
What Emergency Alarms Exist for People with Hearing Loss
Standard emergency alarms primarily rely on sound to alert individuals about potential dangers. However, for those affected by hearing loss, these auditory alerts may not be effective. Fortunately, various alternative solutions can ensure that emergencies are communicated effectively, even for those with hearing loss. Understanding the options available and preparing beforehand can significantly enhance safety…