Technology is playing a more significant role in hearing health assistance with each passing year. This year 8,000 people from 83 countries gathered for the 2018 EUHA Congress in Germany. On display at the tradeshow portion of the event was the latest and greatest in technologically advanced assistive hearing devices. Mood Li-Ion G5 One of… Continue reading The Next Stage Of Hearing Devices
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Protecting Your Hearing Health During the Winter
The advent of the winter season brings with it a whole host of excitement. The colder days, longer nights, and the start of the festive season keep us going even if we think of snow as more of a nuisance than a source of joy. That being said, while many of us are aware of… Continue reading Protecting Your Hearing Health During the Winter
The Impact Of Noise Pollution On Your Hearing Health
We hear about it all the time, how bad all this noise is for us. The sounds of the city around us during our morning commute, the construction noise going on just around the block from the office, the hum of appliances running all at once in a busy kitchen, the list goes on and… Continue reading The Impact Of Noise Pollution On Your Hearing Health
Reading Difficulties May Indicate Hearing Loss in Children
By the time most children turn 8-years old, they are normally capable of reading at a sufficient level. However, have you ever wondered why some kids struggle harder than others with reading difficulties? Undiagnosed hearing loss may actually be an overlooked cause for this learning delay. Many children sit in classroom settings throughout the entire… Continue reading Reading Difficulties May Indicate Hearing Loss in Children
Toys Bring the Noise
It’s that time of year again – toys and all of their noise! What to know and what to do about noisy toys kids get this Christmas. The holiday season is here and with it, toys, toys, and more toys. Catalogs of them arrive by mail. Stores have fully stocked shelves of them. Friends and… Continue reading Toys Bring the Noise
Hearing Your Relatives This Holiday Season
The holiday season has arrived. And with it comes plenty of opportunities to gather together with family, friends, and other loved ones to celebrate being together. Whether your at home or out an about this season, enjoying the holidays with hearing loss can be made better if you take a few considerations in mind. To… Continue reading Hearing Your Relatives This Holiday Season
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
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