When we think of noise induced hearing loss, we typically have the adult population in mind. Much of the literature and online information regarding this topic revolves around the same age population. A much-neglected area of discussion, however, is the risk of noise induced hearing loss at a young age. Traditionally educational programs around hearing loss… Continue reading Improved Hearing Later Starts Early
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Top Reasons Hearing Evaluations Can Be Your Best Friend
Getting a hearing test is not something most of us put on our to-do list, but it should be. Hearing loss is prevalent in our society with at least 20% of us experiencing some sort of hearing problem. While the risks associated with neglecting your hearing can lead to other complications, being proactive about your… Continue reading Top Reasons Hearing Evaluations Can Be Your Best Friend
Quick Fixes for Common Hearing Aid Problems
If you are a hearing aid user that is experiencing difficulties with your devices, try some of our troubleshooting tips to help you! Below are common problems that hearing aid users face with daily use of their devices. Remember that it is important you wear your hearing aids everyday! Are your hearing aids not… Continue reading Quick Fixes for Common Hearing Aid Problems
7 Seasonal Foods to Enhance Your Hearing Health
There are many things you can do to help protect your hearing, from wearing protective ear coverings when exposed to loud noise, to working with a hearing healthcare professional to find the best hearing aid after a diagnosis of hearing loss. Did you know that a healthy lifestyle, including a nutritious diet, could also help… Continue reading 7 Seasonal Foods to Enhance Your Hearing Health
7 Seasonal Foods to Enhance Your Hearing Health
There are many things you can do to help protect your hearing, from wearing protective ear coverings when exposed to loud noise, to working with a hearing healthcare professional to find the best hearing aid after a diagnosis of hearing loss. Did you know that a healthy lifestyle, including a nutritious diet, could also help… Continue reading 7 Seasonal Foods to Enhance Your Hearing Health
The Best Gifts for the Hearing Impaired
Whether it’s for the holidays, a birthday or other special event, gift giving isn’t always the easiest. We have to consider the person’s likes and dislikes, hobbies and habits, our budget and time and then, once we finally decide, hope that they don’t already have the gift. It can be nerve-wracking! It can be even… Continue reading The Best Gifts for the Hearing Impaired
The World’s Biggest Hearing Aid Companies
There are six companies that control 98% of the global hearing aid market and are often referred to as “The Big Six”. Purchasing a hearing aid is an important decision, so here’s a quick introduction to the major hearing aid companies and their products. Phonak Owned by Swiss-based company Sonova and founded in 1947. Phonak… Continue reading The World’s Biggest Hearing Aid Companies
Great Apps for Phone Captioning
Name a task, and there is a great chance there is an app for it. There are apps for health, productivity, entertainment, navigation, banking, and a zillion other applications. If you have a hearing loss, some apps can assist you with making life a little bit easier. The following is a listing of a few… Continue reading Great Apps for Phone Captioning
Closed Captioning Apps for Cell Phones
The modern cell phone has become our portable wallet, computer, camera, email, music source, and address book all wrapped up in one shiny device. If you’re the parent or grandparent of a teenager, you may lament the pervasive nature of this artificial appendage and you may join many others in being concerned about the cell… Continue reading Closed Captioning Apps for Cell Phones
Seasonal Foods and Your Hearing Health
Multicolored leaves are falling, the smell of crisp air and the crackle of a warm blaze in the firepit serve notice that Autumn is upon us. Fall and Winter bring us football, pumpkins, and delicious seasonal foods. These seasonal foods can also help your hearing health. Apples They say an apple a day keeps the… Continue reading Seasonal Foods and Your Hearing Health