The holidays are almost here as are the social gatherings with family and friends. For those with impaired hearing, family get-togethers can be a trying experience. Understanding what is going on and trying to engage in dialogue with someone can be overwhelming. The good news is that there are steps you can take to ensure… Continue reading Social Gathering Tips for the Hearing Impaired
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How to Soothe Itchy Ears from Wearing Hearing Aids
If you have been diagnosed with hearing loss or hearing impairment, chances are your hearing healthcare provider has recommended hearing aids. Every day, millions of Americans benefit from these devices and their ever-advancing features. Hearing aids can be a valuable tool to not only help you communicate more fully but also to manage hearing loss… Continue reading How to Soothe Itchy Ears from Wearing Hearing Aids
The What and How of Laser-Based Hearing Aids
Millions of American adults report some form of hearing loss, and that number is only expected to grow as a large segment of our population ages. Of those millions of Americans, only a small percentage ever choose to use hearing aids to help them hear better, but that could change with some of the latest… Continue reading The What and How of Laser-Based Hearing Aids
Hearing Amplifiers and Hearing Aids—How to Choose the Best Device for Your Hearing Loss
Did you know that you can purchase a hearing device at your local department store? It is true; you can buy a device that will amplify sounds for you. Although people buy these devices instead of a hearing aid, they are not approved medical products. These devices, intended to be used by individuals with normal… Continue reading Hearing Amplifiers and Hearing Aids—How to Choose the Best Device for Your Hearing Loss
What Happens at a Professional Hearing Evaluation?
If you have difficulty hearing, the time has probably come for a professional hearing evaluation by an audiologist. A hearing evaluation consists of an in-depth assessment of your hearing to determine the cause of hearing loss and to find the best treatment options. The assessment is comprehensive, and you will leave with valuable information.… Continue reading What Happens at a Professional Hearing Evaluation?
6 Reasons Hearing Aids End Up In a Drawer (and why they shouldn’t)
Purchasing hearing aids is a financial investment, the purpose of which is to improve your quality of life, both physically and emotionally. Therefore, when a hearing aids end up in the drawer, it amounts not only to a waste of money, but also means you’ve forfeited transforming your life for the better. Not to mention… Continue reading 6 Reasons Hearing Aids End Up In a Drawer (and why they shouldn’t)
Tips for Overcoming Tinnitus
What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, hissing, swishing, clicking, or other type of noise that seems to originate in the ear or head. Most of us will experience tinnitus or sounds in the ears at some time or another. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), tinnitus is… Continue reading Tips for Overcoming Tinnitus
What to Expect at a Pediatric Audiology Appointment
Healthy hearing is important at every stage of life, but of particular importance in early life. That is because the most important time for a child to learn language is in the first 3 years of life, when the brain is developing and maturing. Research suggests that children with hearing loss who get help early… Continue reading What to Expect at a Pediatric Audiology Appointment
Myth Busting: Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is one of the most under treated health issues for American adults today. According to the Center for Hearing and Communication, 48 million Americans have a significant hearing loss, yet only 16% of physicians screen for hearing loss. With so few doctors actively screening for hearing health, it’s up to us to be… Continue reading Myth Busting: Hearing Aids
5 Best Accessories to Watch TV with Hearing Loss
Are you dealing with hearing loss? You’re not alone: millions of Americans now live with hearing impairment, tinnitus and similar hearing problems. but that doesn’t mean they have to give up the things they love. That includes watching TV. These days there are so many options to help you watch and listen to your… Continue reading 5 Best Accessories to Watch TV with Hearing Loss