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…
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…
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…