Typically, Thanksgiving is a gathering of eating, kinship, and communicating. When someone you care about copes with hearing loss, they may perceive themselves as isolated at the dinner table, even with the loving family around them. While one might hesitate, a holiday setting is often an ideal, supportive time to begin a sensitive conversation about […]
Connection drives in today’s era— linking us to others, to knowledge, and to audio. Older hearing aids, which often just raise volume instead of enhancing clarity, make it tough for people with hearing loss to keep up in this connected world. This is where Bluetooth hearing aids come into the equation. Merging modern wireless capability […]
With their ability to boost communication and quality of life, hearing aids are a major asset. But, a few users get headaches when they initially put on hearing aids. While this can be frustrating, the good news is that these headaches are generally temporary and easy to manage with the proper care and adjustments. Here, […]
Did you ever finish a hearing test with normal results, only to discover you still have trouble following conversations, particularly in bustling places like cafes, large groups, or busy workplaces? If so, you’re not imagining things. You may be dealing with a condition called hidden hearing loss, a form of hearing loss that conventional hearing […]
Could maintaining good hearing potentially be the key to safeguarding your cognitive function? A study drawing on extensive data from the Framingham Heart Study arrived at this determination. Compared to people who don’t address hearing loss, the data indicates that adults who utilize hearing aids before age 70 may see a significant reduction in their […]
Noise is a ubiquitous factor in our daily lives. From power tools and traffic to personal audio devices, the world is more cacophonous than ever. Such loud conditions can compromise your hearing if awareness is lacking. October is National Protect Your Hearing Month, making it the perfect time to focus on how to maintain this […]
Why is it more difficult to hear women’s and children’s voices? As proof, perhaps you have noticed that some men say they can’t hear their wives’ voices when they are repeating the “to-do” list. That’s a joke, but it is fairly common for people to struggle to hear the voices of women and children. Let’s […]
For people who experience tinnitus, air travel can be a source of stress, as the flight may intensify their ear discomfort, adding to the usual pre-trip jitters about reaching their final destination. The loud cabin noise, shifting air pressure, and stress related to air travel can all add to more extreme or irritating tinnitus. Luckily, […]
The fall season is a standout period in the annual calendar. Imagine yourself settling back and enjoying the sounds– kids laughing on Halloween, the leaves crunching as you walk, the fire crackling, and your family around the table at Thanksgiving. Now picture a situation where you are unable to hear those sounds or they are […]
Are you finding that you’re consistently having to boost the volume on your television to a louder level than you usually would? Perhaps you often request that people repeat what they have said. While these signs may seem like minor annoyances, they could indicate the early stages of hearing loss. But here’s something you might […]
