Enjoy These Activities Even More With Hearing Aids
Hearing loss makes life tougher. Not only does it make it harder to understand sounds that are happening around you, but it also makes it harder for you to participate in many of the activities that you enjoy. The good news is that treating your hearing loss with hearing aids can make it easy to…
Ways to Support a Coworker with Hearing Loss
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing.” This means the chances one of your coworkers experiences this condition are fairly high. Below we review ways to support a coworker with hearing loss. Be Inclusive To create…
Tips For Protecting Your Ears While Wearing Hearing Aids
Millions of American adults wear hearing aids. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over reported using a hearing aid in 2019. Hearing aids are a fantastic and essential tool for hearing loss. However, just because you use them does not mean that you don’t have to…
What Is a Directional Microphone?
Hearing aid technology has made significant advancements over the years. One of the more useful and important elements of many hearing aids is the directional microphone. Let’s take a closer look at what it is and how it helps improve your listening experience. Directional Microphone Basics Perhaps not surprisingly, directional microphones help hearing aid users…
How to Get the Most Out of Your Hearing Aids This Year
“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 used them,” reports the National Institute on Deafness and Other…
How to Manage Your Hearing Aids During a Hospital Stay
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “In 2019, 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid.” If you’re among this number and you’re anticipating a hospital stay, below we review tips to help you manage your hearing aids while there. Bring Your Carrying Case Whenever your hearing aids are…
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…