Hearing loss likely but still treatable as we age If you’re around age 85 and reading this fact, you might be nodding, “Yep, I hear that.” And indeed, the fact makes sense, given that the likelihood of hearing loss increases as we age, according to the National Institute on Aging. But with the good news that U.S. residents aged 80-plus are expected to double over the coming years, also comes the silver lining that hearing technology continues …
Recent groundbreaking research has unveiled a remarkable link between hearing aids and cognitive health, offering hope to older adults at a higher risk of dementia and potentially reducing the risk by half. This revelation comes as a beacon of light in the realm of audiology and hearing health, emphasizing the pivotal role hearing plays in preserving our cognitive functions. The Lancet Study: A Game-Changer In the study, first published in the Lancet and presented at …
Imagine a hearing aid that can process sound the way it’s meant to be heard — clear and true to life. Designed to always be a step ahead, so you’re ready for anything. And with the all-day power to help ensure you don’t miss a moment of life happening around you. Now, picture starting each day with confidence in knowing you will stay informed, feel independent, and maintain connections with your friends, family, and community …
You’ve hit the big 5-0, congratulations! Now, we need to have a chat about your hearing. Sounds boring? Think again. When it comes to your health and quality of life, there’s more riding on your ears than you might realize. As we journey together through this informative piece, you’ll find out why booking in for a regular hearing check-up with us, your friendly hearing professionals, is as crucial as your annual physical exam. Buckle up …
Until recently, if you wanted to be treated for hearing loss or get hearing aids, you had one choice — see an audiologist or other licensed hearing care professional. Today, your options have gotten more complicated, with online-only retailers, big-box stores and, starting soon, over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids you can buy at places like Walgreens and CVS. Here’s the thing, though — seeing a hearing professional is still the best way to be treated for hearing loss or …
At our hearing practice, we believe that hearing aids are the best treatment for hearing loss. They are discreet, comfortable to wear, and can significantly improve your hearing. However, to get the most out of your hearing aids, you need to have the right accessories. In this article, we will discuss the most common hearing aid accessories and how they can help improve your hearing aid experience. Hearing Aid Batteries One of the most important …
Hearing aids are designed to be a large part of our daily lives and should be one of the first things on your packing list when it is time for a trip. Whether you are traveling for work or for fun, it is important to have a few tricks in mind when you travel with your hearing aids to ensure they are always in peak working condition and you never miss a thing! Power is …
Recently, the FDA released its final regulations on over the counter hearing aids. This regulation introduced an entirely new category of hearing aids called “over the counter” or “OTC.” OTC hearing aids officially became available Monday, October 17th, and will be an additional option to the existing category of hearing aids that the FDA now refers to as “prescription.” As the name suggests, OTC hearing aids will be available over the counter at pharmacies, various retail stores and …
Now that you are living with hearing aids, it may be difficult to imagine what life would look like without them. Your hearing aids go just about everywhere with you and amplify sound all day, which means they go through a lot. To get the most out of your hearing aids you are going to want to know how to care for them. You are also going to want to know what to do if …
In places where it gets cold, it can be tough on a lot of things: automobiles, fingers and toes, and our psyche. But it doesn’t need to be hard on hearing aids, so long as you keep in mind a few things to do — and not do — when wearing hearing aids in cold weather. Five do’s Be careful when removing hats and scarves so as not to pull off and lose your hearing aids. …
