Ears are unique, and nobody has the same size ears. It is not uncommon for the left and the right ear to be sized differently as well as the ear canal. Your ear canal’s attachment to the jaw causes the ear canal to change shape when you yawn, chew, or talk. Combine these factors and… Continue reading The Hearing Aid Fitting Complications Associated With Small And Distorted Ear Canals
The Convenience, Cost-Savings, And Concerns Of Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids
Over-the-counter hearing aids are now a possibility. That’s right; you can now add hearing aids to a shopping list. The US Food and Drug Administration will allow the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids for those people with mild to moderate hearing loss. Allowing OTC sale of hearing aids will make hearing aids accessible to people… Continue reading The Convenience, Cost-Savings, And Concerns Of Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids
Hearing Aid Fittings Aren’t One Size Fits All
When it comes to ears, we are all unique, so when it comes to hearing aid fittings, no two are the same. This is especially true with small or distorted ear canals. Different adjustments for different hearing loss If you believe you have hearing loss, often the first step is having a hearing evaluation. During… Continue reading Hearing Aid Fittings Aren’t One Size Fits All
Hearing Loss Doesn’t Discriminate
What do you think when you imagine someone with hearing loss? An elderly person, a grandparent perhaps, with gray hair and hearing aids? The truth is, that picture is no longer the whole picture of hearing loss. According to the Hearing Health Foundation, nearly 48 million Americans of all ages have at least some trouble… Continue reading Hearing Loss Doesn’t Discriminate
Wearing Headphones While Using Hearing Aids – What You Need To Know
Headphones are great. These devices are immersive; they exclude outside ambient noises and let you hear the fine details. A few other features include better sound quality, a snug fit, and they even keep your ears warm! However, if you wear hearing aids those fantastic headphones may be a nuisance. Problems involving fit, feedback, and… Continue reading Wearing Headphones While Using Hearing Aids – What You Need To Know
Hearing Your Loved Ones And Friends This Holiday Season
The holidays are on the way and with them come great times with family and friends, social gatherings, and holiday office parties. These parties may be time for concern if you or a family member are undergoing problems with hearing. Please don’t let a hearing impairment sideline you this season. Avoid the temptation to skip… Continue reading Hearing Your Loved Ones And Friends This Holiday Season
Diabetes and Hearing Loss
By: Fran Springer Diabetes and hearing loss are two of America’s most widespread health concerns. In an article by the American Diabetes Association, nearly 30 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, and an estimated 34.5 million have some type of hearing loss. A recent study found that hearing loss is twice as common in… Continue reading Diabetes and Hearing Loss
Managing Tinnitus Without Medication
Tinnitus, also called ringing in the ears, is one of the most common audiological issues in the world – it can also be one of the most debilitating. While it might not seem like a major auditory problem, tinnitus affects about 1 in 5 people, so it’s much more common than most people think. Tinnitus… Continue reading Managing Tinnitus Without Medication
Communicating with a Loved One with Hearing Loss
The process of effective communication is a process that requires at least two active participants. Listening is not just about taking in sound, but actively receiving the message and incorporating what you hear with what you see. Body language, intonation, setting, all are factors that are taken into consideration when you’re analyzing a speaker’s message.… Continue reading Communicating with a Loved One with Hearing Loss
Celebrating Your Hearing Health With Chocolate This Fall
Fall is officially here, which means Halloween is right around the corner too. As the trick-or-treaters dream up their favorite costumes, households everywhere will be stocking up on candy. Children’s candy bags will be filled with all sorts of sweets, a good majority of which will be chocolate. Older siblings and parents alike will be… Continue reading Celebrating Your Hearing Health With Chocolate This Fall