How Can Hearing Aids Restore Your Confidence?
Hearing loss affects many, with nearly 28.8 million Americans potentially improving their quality of life by using them. Hearing aids not only amplify sounds for improved hearing but can significantly boost a user’s confidence. Hearing loss can create feelings of isolation and can erode self-confidence. If you notice difficulties in hearing conversations, such as at…
Regular Hearing Testing: What To Know
Healthy hearing is essential to our overall physical, mental and social well-being. We rely on our ears to communicate with friends and family, stay alert to safety information, listen to our favorite music and more. Even with all they do for us, it can be easy to let hearing healthcare slip through the cracks. One…
What To Know About Hearing Aid Technology In 2024
Hearing aids are essential tools for enhancing hearing ability, amplifying noise and providing life-changing quality improvements to many individuals. An estimated 28.8 million Americans could reap the benefits of utilizing hearing aids, which are ever-evolving with the latest technological advancements to bolster social interactions. Anticipations for Hearing Aid Innovations For those using or considering hearing…
When Should I Carry a Hearing Aid Maintenance Kit?
Hearing aids significantly enhance personal well-being and daily communication. However, regular maintenance and cleaning are necessary to ensure they function at their best. Having a ready-to-use maintenance kit in various locations can help you take care of your investment effectively. What Does a Maintenance Kit Include? If you don’t already own a hearing aid maintenance…
How to Enjoy Holiday Dinners With Hearing Loss
Whether you’re partial to main dishes or sides, holiday dinners are a delicious way to enjoy time with friends and family. For those with hearing loss, large dinners can turn into stressful experiences. Busy and crowded tables, complete with background music and tall flowers, can make understanding communication with hearing loss exceedingly tricky. With some…
Using Hearing Aids to Improve Your Home Life
Approximately 15% of U.S. adults report some trouble hearing. Hearing loss can result from aging, loud noise exposure, physical trauma, illness and more. Whether your hearing loss is new or you have been living with it for years, you may experience adverse effects in all areas of your life, including inside your home. Let’s take…
Using Your Hearing Aids to Increase Your Safety
Approximately 15% of U.S. adults report some trouble hearing. Hearing loss impacts many parts of your life, including your safety. We often rely on our ears to convey important safety information we may otherwise miss. Hearing loss can obstruct your ability to perceive these auditory safety cues. Choosing to begin hearing loss treatment opens you…
Common Misconceptions About Hearing Loss
Treating hearing loss is an important step towards prioritizing your health and well-being. Unfortunately, misconceptions about hearing loss and hearing aids can often prevent people from getting the help that they need. How Many People Treat Their Hearing Loss? Only a fraction of people who would benefit from hearing aids actually use them. According to statistics…
Common Hearing Aid Problems and Their Solutions
Hearing aids help you understand speech sounds and prioritize background noise. They can be a great addition to your life. Data from the MarkeTrak 2022 survey found that most hearing aid users report quality-of-life benefits from their hearing aids. While hearing aids provide many benefits, acclimating to them isn’t always easy. Knowing the common problems…
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects approximately 60,000…