Tips for Caring for Your Hearing Aids During Winter Weather
A chill in the air or even rain or snow are not unusual this time of year. As the temperatures drop, here are several steps you can take to ensure your hearing aids remain in good shape. Double Check Your Devices Prolonged exposure to moisture and condensation can damage your hearing aids, so it’s particularly…
Habits to Prevent Hearing Loss
Hearing loss often happens gradually, making it difficult for people to notice as it develops. In the U.S., approximately one in eight individuals aged 12 and older experiences hearing loss in one or both ears. The most prevalent type of hearing loss is noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), which occurs from exposure to loud sounds over…
A Parent’s Guide to School Hearing Screenings
Hearing plays a crucial role in a child’s development, especially during their formative school years. Early detection of hearing issues can significantly affect a child’s ability to learn and socialize. According to a World Health Organization study, undiagnosed hearing loss in children can hinder their progress in areas like language development, literacy and social skills….
Back-To-School With Hearing Loss: Tips To Help Your Child
As the back-to-school season kicks off, parents and children are busy with the usual preparations. However, for the approximately 34 million children worldwide with hearing loss, getting ready for school involves some additional steps. Let’s explore how attending school with hearing loss is unique, discover ways to support your child and see how hearing aids…
How To Embrace Hearing Aids With Style
Hearing aids are sophisticated devices that do more than just amplify sounds; they offer clarity, reconnection and a better quality of life to the wearer. With all these devices offer, you may be surprised to learn that of Americans aged 20-64 who need hearing aids, only 16% use them. Many potential users hesitate, fearing that…
Can Auditory Rehabilitation Help You?
Auditory rehabilitation, also known as hearing or audiologic rehabilitation, is a comprehensive approach to managing hearing loss that goes beyond just using hearing aids. When hearing loss is left untreated, even for a short period, the brain can forget how to process sounds. This is akin to forgetting information after putting off studying or struggling…
Can Earwax Buildup Cause Tinnitus?
Tinnitus, the perception of ringing or buzzing in the ears with no external source, affects approximately 50 million people in the United States. While not a disease itself, tinnitus often appears as a symptom of other conditions. One frequent cause of this internal ringing is earwax buildup or impaction. Let’s explore the connection between earwax…
What if I Dislike My New Hearing Aids?
Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from the use of hearing aids. While hearing aids are an indispensable tool offering clear communication to those with hearing loss, they may not always feel that way at first. When you get a new cell phone, it can be exciting to use a new piece of technology,…
Activities To Help You Get Used to Your Hearing Aids
Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from the use of hearing aids. These small devices help bring clarity to your world by amplifying speech sounds and suppressing background noise. Although hearing aids help you better hear the ones you love, they can take some getting used to. At first, little noises like the clatter…
Understanding Selective Attention Hearing
The term “selective hearing” often carries a negative connotation, suggesting that someone might intentionally ignore certain messages while focusing on others. However, when we talk about selective attention hearing, we’re referring to a slightly different concept. Selective attention hearing, sometimes known as the “cocktail party effect,” is the ability of individuals to concentrate on a…