Hearing loss and aging seem to hand in hand. And with the baby boomer generation getting older, it seems hearing loss among the elderly is on the rise. But just because it is a naturally prevalent part of aging, becoming complacent about hearing health may be a dangerous proposition. Mental Health Consequences Anyone living with… Continue reading The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Mental Health
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Hearing Health May Predict Academic Success
It’s that time of year again! Back-to-school is here, and kids are heading off to new classes, old friends and plenty of learning. We make sure they have the supplies they need and prepare them as best we can with letters, numbers and plenty of sleep for academic success, but what about their hearing? Hearing… Continue reading Hearing Health May Predict Academic Success
Using Listening Activities To Acclimate To Hearing Aids
If you are new to wearing hearing aids, you will probably find them to be challenging to adjust to and awkward to wear. The uncomfortable sensation is normal. Thankfully, the more you wear your hearing aids, the more comfortable they will feel. Try wearing your hearing aids regularly because they will not help you if… Continue reading Using Listening Activities To Acclimate To Hearing Aids
Today's Hearing Aids – Sleek And Discreet
Modern hearing aids are truly technical marvels. They are sleek, discreet and capable of performing high-level processing in a fraction of a second. Some are Bluetooth enabled, some connect directly to your smartphone and many can sync up seamlessly with the other technology in your home. Luckily for consumers, hearing aid manufacturers are constantly evolving… Continue reading Today's Hearing Aids – Sleek And Discreet
Companies That Go Out of Their Way to Assist the Hearing Impaired
Living in a hearing world with hearing impairment isn’t always easy. It has been designed down to the smallest details for those with full hearing ability, and that often leaves those with hearing impairment to adjust as they can to manage daily life. The good news is that as society becomes more inclusive and more… Continue reading Companies That Go Out of Their Way to Assist the Hearing Impaired
Seven Hearing Resolutions for 2018
There really is something special about the first day of a new year. It holds potential and possibilities for the next 365 days and it is a wonderful time to embark on a plan to transform your habits. Improving one’s health is one of the most popular resolutions in a new year, but focusing on… Continue reading Seven Hearing Resolutions for 2018
Treating Tinnitus With Meditation
Tinnitus is the perception of sound when there is no noise present. The condition, described as a ringing in the ears sensation, may also present as a buzzing, hissing, or whistling sound. According to the American Tinnitus Association, tinnitus is an audiological and neurological condition experienced by almost 50 million Americans. Meditation may be able… Continue reading Treating Tinnitus With Meditation
Made For iPhone Hearing Aids
The “Made for iPhone” hearing aid designation will be joyful words for some and a source of anxiety for others. The reaction depends on your comfort level with your iPhone, plain and simple. Below we will review the basics of how a “Made for iPhone” hearing aid works, but we will not be offering any… Continue reading Made For iPhone Hearing Aids
Carbon Monoxide Monitors and Smoke Detectors for the Hearing Impaired
Cold weather is here along with the risks associated with home heating systems. The threat of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning increases significantly during the winter months. For the deaf and hearing impaired who cannot hear the audible alarms of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, the risk increases substantially. Alerting the Hearing Impaired Smoke alarms… Continue reading Carbon Monoxide Monitors and Smoke Detectors for the Hearing Impaired