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…
How to Manage Hearing Loss During Work Events
As we step into the new year, you may be prioritizing your growth and development at work. Attending work-related events is often a crucial part of this journey. However, for individuals with hearing loss, these events can present unique challenges when it comes to effective communication, and you aren’t alone. Approximately 15% of American adults…
How To Talk to Your Parents About Hearing Loss
Opening up a conversation with your parents about their hearing loss can be challenging. Many people struggle to accept that they need help. In fact, it takes the average person seven years from the time they think they have hearing loss to the time they seek treatment. Whether your parents have a difficult time acknowledging…
Should I Get My Hearing Checked If I Have Diabetes?
Living with diabetes requires careful management of various health aspects, and it’s important not to overlook the potential impact on hearing. Studies have shown a connection between diabetes and hearing loss, and the CDC recommends those with diabetes get their hearing checked every year. It’s important to understand the connections between diabetes and hearing loss…
Protect Your Hearing Aids in Extreme Weather
Fall is here, and winter is quickly approaching. The change of seasons brings cooler and often wetter weather than summer. If you use hearing aids to treat your hearing loss, it’s important to know how to protect them in extreme weather to keep them working their best. Cover Your Ears Using hats, scarves or earmuffs…
How Hearing Aids Can Help Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a common condition that affects millions of Americans every year. For those with chronic symptoms, it can be more than a mild irritation; it can significantly impact their quality of life and make everyday things like going to work or meeting friends at Fort Thomas Coffee. In these cases, it’s essential to find…
Can You Have Hearing Loss in Only One Ear?
Hearing loss can occur in one or both ears. While bilateral hearing loss (both ears) is more common, unilateral hearing loss (one ear) can occur. Approximately 60,000 Americans have unilateral hearing loss. Though unilateral hearing loss may only affect one ear, it is important to seek treatment immediately. Let’s examine some signs and symptoms of…
How to Build the Best Relationship with Your Audiologist
According to a 2020 study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, “The overall proportion of participants 70 years and older who own and use hearing aids rose from 15.0% in 2011 to 16.9% in 2015 and 18.5% in 2018.” This means more and more people are beginning to wear hearing aids. If you have hearing loss…