Hearing loss makes it hard to hear conversations. But that’s not all. Hearing loss can also affect your safety, and the safety of everyone around you. Do you drive regularly? Hearing helps you drive safely. If you have hearing loss, there are a few tips for driving with hearing aids that will keep you safe on the road. 20/20 Vision Do you wear glasses? One of our most important tips for driving with hearing aids …
If you’ve ever flown, you most likely know the sensation of your ears plugging up. Irritating, right? Here’s why that happens. The most common reason for ears to feel clogged or plugged is due to something called Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (Eustachian is pronounced “You-Station”). The Eustachian tube connects the back of the nose to the middle ear and serves to protect, ventilate and drain the middle ear when necessary to keep the air pressure equal …
Congrats on getting your first pair of hearing aids! This is a big step in your hearing health. You’ll soon discover that hearing aids have a lot of additional benefits, like helping you connect with loved ones, getting more mobile, and improving your quality of life. However, on the first day you put in your new hearing aids everything may sound a little strange. That’s because adjusting to new hearing aids takes a few days. …
Are you getting ready for your first hearing aid fitting? Here are a few ways to prepare, and a few questions to ask during the consultation. The appointment will be packed, so prepare you questions ahead of time, and bring along some paper and a pen to take notes. Bring a Friend or Family Member During your hearing consultation and fitting, we’ll be going over a lot of information. This appointment is all about getting …
Do you ever feel like the people you’re talking to are mumbling or speaking too quickly? Are you having to ask others to repeat themselves frequently? Or maybe you’re struggling to follow a conversation when there is background noise? If so, these could be indicators that you have a hearing loss. It’s not uncommon for friends and family members to notice we have hearing loss before we do. Most likely, it’s because we use them …
Untreated hearing loss has multifaceted effects on daily living. A reduced ability to hear and process sound impacts communication, social engagement, job performance, and relationships amongst other things. Treating hearing loss not only alleviates symptoms but has countless benefits that support people navigating life with greater ease and wellness. Major benefits of seeking treatment include the following: Strengthens Communication Communication is essential to everything we do. Untreated hearing loss produces numerous symptoms that present barriers …
The decision to get a hearing test can speak to much more in the context of our lives. When we agree to get a test, we are also acknowledging that we might have a limitation. Even more so, we recognize that hearing loss is most common among older Americans, so we might think that hearing loss is associated with old age. Sometimes these other beliefs about ourselves can become too much, actually preventing us from …
Hearing loss can affect people of all ages. Hearing loss is caused by exposure to very loud noise, by genetic factors, or even by illnesses and injuries. Hearing loss can also be part of the aging process. Around 50 million Americans have hearing loss. If you think you or a loved one may have hearing loss, here’s how to identify the signs of hearing loss. Hearing in Background Noise One of the earliest signs of …
Relationships are more important than ever in this post-pandemic world. Our lives are filled with people who we care about, who we’d do anything for and would like to be a part of our ups and downs for the rest of our lives. When we are affected by hearing loss and our normal relationships begin to decline, it can be a shock to our systems. For one, we no longer have that close human contact anymore, …
We all want to stay healthy and happy as we age. Exercising and eating right are two obvious things we can do to help. But did you know hearing our best has a big impact, too? September is Healthy Aging Month. Here are four ways hearing your best can help you age your best. Hearing your best helps keep you social When we hear clearly and without limitations, it’s easier to be engaged, maintain connections, …
