Hearing aid technology is improving every day. Every year new and exciting advancements are changing what we think about hearing aids. You’ll find a number of rechargeable hearing aids that can power complex programs and settings without the tiny disposable batteries. You’ll also find hearing aids that offer seamless connectivity …
Difficulties with Communication Could Signal a Hearing Loss
Do you find yourself having to ask people to repeat themselves more often than not these days, especially in crowded or noisy environments? There is a good chance that you are dealing with the onset of hearing loss. Perhaps you’ve even gone as far to have a hearing test and …
Communication At Work | May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
Our ability to hear the world around us is one of the clearest ways we can receive information and respond to others. Our hearing keeps us connected and engaged. When our hearing starts to fail we face many challenges to the quality of our relationships, our work and general quality …
Dealing with Noise Pollution in Your Neighborhood
Almost everyone has had the experience of being annoyed by noise. Car horns, dogs barking, children yelling, loud trucks, sirens, the list goes on and on. The name we give to these unwanted sounds is “noise pollution,” and the title is appropriate. Beyond being annoying, noise pollution can have damaging …
How Treating Hearing Loss Improves Your Relationships
No one should be alone in this world, and maintaining positive relationships with the people that matter the most depends on communication. Imagine trying to make a new friend without being able to communicate, or maintain a healthy relationship with your spouse when you can’t have a good conversation. Your …
New Year’s Resolution: Get Your Hearing Tested
Hearing loss is more common than you may think, and approximately 40 million Americans of all ages struggle to hear clearly. You may have hearing loss from exposure to dangerously loud sounds on the job, or from noisy leisure activities such as attending rock concerts or sports events. Hearing loss …
Going Digital with Your Hearing Aids
You may remember the hearing aids your grandparents wore when you were a kid. Perhaps you recall, they were big, non-discrete and seemed to squeak allot. Hearing aid technology has improved a lot over the past few decades, with smaller stream lined designs and a slew of convenient features. Hearing aid …
September is World Alzheimer’s Month
Memory loss is a common occurrence in life, particularly in older age. We all have times when we forget where we put our keys, can’t remember the name of a person we have already met, or can’t come up with the word for something that should be common knowledge. However, …
Q&A About Hearing Loss
Asking questions about hearing loss can be hard, and there are a few questions you’re afraid to ask. We believe there are no dumb questions when it comes to your hearing health, and you should ask as many questions as you need to have a clear picture of your health. …
Brain Exercises Could Help You Hear in Noise
Once of the most common symptoms of hearing loss is difficulty understanding speech in noisy places. Even with hearing aids, some situations can particularly challenging, and leave you exhausted by the end of the night. For those who experience this regularly, there is help at hand: You can now use …