Did you know that hearing loss affects 48 million Americans? Hearing loss is especially common in the older population. 1 out of 3 people in the United States over the age of 65 have some degree of hearing loss, while 2 out of 3 people over the age of 75 have hearing loss. However, despite… Continue reading How to Address Hearing Loss (Even If You Think It Isn’t Serious)
These Loud Places Could Be Putting Your Hearing at Risk
You probably know that exposure to very loud noises can lead to hearing loss. However, based on what is commonly portrayed in the media, you may believe that this only happens in the case of very loud noises, such as an explosion or gunshot near the ear. While these types of loud noises can indeed… Continue reading These Loud Places Could Be Putting Your Hearing at Risk
What Is Vibroacoustic Disease?
Have you ever been exposed to noise so loud that it seemed to make your entire body vibrate? If so, you may have been exposed to high-intensity/low-frequency (HI/LF) sound vibration. While loud noises can often make your ears hurt, HI/LF sounds can result in pain felt throughout the entire body. Furthermore, recent research has demonstrated… Continue reading What Is Vibroacoustic Disease?
Loud Places Affect Your Hearing. This is What You Can Do About Them.
On any given day, we expose ourselves to a wide variety of environmental sounds. For the most part, these sounds are at safe levels that do not damage our ability to hear. However, noise can be detrimental to our hearing when it is too loud or is long-lasting. Sustained exposure to these types of sounds… Continue reading Loud Places Affect Your Hearing. This is What You Can Do About Them.
What Is Hidden Hearing Loss?
Imagine the following scenario: You are in a rather noisy place—like a busy restaurant at peak dinnertime or a party packed with lots of people. You are with friends, enjoying a fun conversation. However, you notice that you are experiencing some difficulty clearly understanding what is being said. With all of the background noise, you’re… Continue reading What Is Hidden Hearing Loss?
The Parts of a Hearing Aid & How It Works
Hearing aids are incredibly specialized little pieces of machinery. Over the past several years, they have become increasingly advanced. Although you probably don’t think much about the different components of your hearing aid and how they work, each one has a specific and important role in helping you hear more sounds. Below we will review… Continue reading The Parts of a Hearing Aid & How It Works
Common Hearing Aid Problems (and What to Do About Them)
Hearing aids are complex and expensive devices. Daily maintenance is the key to extending the life and quality of your hearing aids. The biggest cause of hearing aid failure is wax and moisture seeping into the microphone and receiver! Proper maintenance will help avoid having to troubleshoot problems. Everyday maintenance Be sure to keep your… Continue reading Common Hearing Aid Problems (and What to Do About Them)
Rechargeable Hearing Aids: Making Life More Convenient
Sonic hearing aids and the technology behind them continuously improve year after year, delivering greater sound quality, enhanced features, and advanced options that have one particular goal in mind, convenience. Products in our current lineup contain high-tech features such as automatic adjustments based on your surroundings and Bluetooth® streaming options. Now our hearing aids can… Continue reading Rechargeable Hearing Aids: Making Life More Convenient
Rechargeable Hearing Aids: Making Life More Convenient
Sonic hearing aids and the technology behind them continuously improve year after year, delivering greater sound quality, enhanced features, and advanced options that have one particular goal in mind, convenience. Products in our current lineup contain high-tech features such as automatic adjustments based on your surroundings and Bluetooth® streaming options. Now our hearing aids can… Continue reading Rechargeable Hearing Aids: Making Life More Convenient
Communicating with Those with Hearing Loss
For people living with hearing loss, communication with the hearing world is difficult. Those who can hear well often take for granted the ability to do so without making eye contact or speaking directly towards someone. In order to have a meaningful, two-way conversation where both parties communicate clearly, here are a few things to… Continue reading Communicating with Those with Hearing Loss