The holidays are upon us, and big family gatherings and meals in crowded restaurants can prove especially tough for people with hearing loss. Not only do multiple people often talk at the same time in these situations, but they also raise their voices to be heard over each other. It becomes even more difficult for […]
Susan always knew that when she retired she would be living an active lifestyle. At 68, she’s now been to over a dozen countries and has lots more on her list. On any given day, you might find her enjoying the lake, exploring a new hiking trail with the grandkids, or volunteering at the local […]
You likely already know that smoking isn’t good for you and neither are things like leading a sedentary lifestyle. But did you know there’s intriguing research revealing a connection between untreated hearing loss and early death? Of course, life expectancy varies widely. Access to healthcare, where you live, type of work, gender, and access to […]
Ever wish you could get the inside scoop on what hearing aids are truly like? How does a hearing aid feel when you’re wearing one, what does it sound like, and what does it feel like in your ears are all questions you may want to ask someone who already has hearing aids? Here’s a […]
YouTube has some videos you really should check out. A 7-month old baby hears his mother’s voice for the first time after being fitted for a hearing aid. You might find yourself crying tears of joy when you see his smile. Videos similar to this one are countless online. You feel like you’re part of […]
You know it’s time to start talking about hearing aids when your dad stops using the phone because he has a tough time hearing or your mom always reacts late to the punchline of a joke. Even though hearing loss is detectable in a quarter of individuals between the ages of 65 and 74 and […]
How often have you gone to the web to understand a medical symptom before seeking medical attention from a physician? And how often have you treated that symptom with an over-the-counter remedy based on the information you gathered? Yep! You, me and the rest of the world – multiple times a month, multiple times a […]
Ahh, the sound of silence. Quiet. Peaceful. Tranquil. Silent. But is it ever really silent? Not for at least 50 million of us – we’re all listening to the sound of our tinnitus; the new “silent”. Tinnitus, or the perception of sound with no external stimulus, is a very common auditory […]
If you are walking around with an old-school ear trumpet in hand than clearly, it’s time for an upgrade. Making that call when you wear conventional hearing aids is trickier, though, so how does one know? You bought your hearing aids ten years ago, and they still get the job done, right? While it may […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 38 million people in the United States suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects […]
