Solutions for Common Hearing Aid Side Effects
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, “Although a large number of adults with hearing loss who use hearing aids experience some degree of negative side effects, those effects tend to be mild.” That said, any side effects you experience could be barriers to wearing your hearing aids…
Tips for Holiday Travel with Hearing Aids
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports, “Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing.” If you have hearing loss, you’re not alone this holiday season. And if you wear hearing aids, you be wondering how you can travel with them with minimal hassle. We…
How to Adjust to Hearing Your Own Voice with Hearing Aids
Have you ever heard your voice on a recording and been surprised or upset by how it sounded? This is common phenomenon. Similarly, when you start wearing hearing aids, you may not like how your voice sounds. In fact, according to one 2020 study, “Dissatisfaction with the sound of one’s own voice is common among…
Consider the Benefits of Hearing Aids this Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing aids may be tiny, but they pack in many massive benefits. Below we review some of the ways hearing aids can benefit your life in honor of Audiology Awareness Month. Improved Communication Perhaps the most obvious benefit of wearing hearing aids is that you’ll be able to communicate better with them than you can…
What Is Congenital Hearing Loss & How Is It Treated?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Genes are responsible for hearing loss among 50% to 60% of children with hearing loss.” When hearing loss is present at birth, it is said to be congenital. We review everything you need to know about congenital hearing loss below. Types of Congenital Hearing Loss…
Enjoy the Sounds of Autumn with Hearing Aids
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports, “Among adults aged 70 and older with hearing loss who could benefit from hearing aids, fewer than one in three (30 percent) has ever used them. Even fewer adults aged 20 to 69 (approximately 16 percent) who could benefit from wearing hearing aids have ever…
Why You Should Connect Your Hearing Aids to Your Smartphone
The capabilities of modern hearing aids go far beyond amplifying sound. Many are enabled with Bluetooth™ technology that allows you to connect with other devices, such as your laptop, tablet and smartphone. Hearing Aid Users Report Smartphone Connection Benefits A 2014 observational study provided Bluetooth accessories for 12 hearing aid users and interviewed them about…
How Hearing Aids Can Help You at Work
Hearing loss can create disadvantages in the workplace that can affect your ability to be successful. Thankfully, using hearing aids can help. Treating Hearing Loss May Increase Salary A study published in 2016 found that controlling for other factors like “education, age, sex, and race, individuals with hearing loss had 1.58 times higher odds of…
What Should I Do if I Don’t Like My Hearing Aids?
Having a pair of hearing aids that you don’t like wearing can be a disheartening experience for people with hearing loss. There are many reasons why a person might not like their hearing aids, but the good news is that there are many practical tips to improve your user experience and enjoy the benefits of…
Noise-induced Hearing Loss in Young Adults
While hearing loss is more common in older adults, younger adults can still be affected. One of the most common causes of hearing loss in younger people is exposure to loud noise. Loud Noise and Hearing Loss Risk Repeated exposure to any sound louder than 85 decibels (dB) can cause noise-induced hearing loss, with louder…