Congrats! You’ve just become the proud owner of hearing aids – a wonderful piece of modern technology. But new hearing aid users will wish somebody had told them certain things, as with any new technology. Let’s go over nine typical mistakes new hearing aid owners make and how you can steer clear of them. 1. […]
Are you going crazy with that tinnitus in your ears? Learn whether your tinnitus is inherited or what the cause might be. Tinnitus, what exactly is it? Tinnitus is the name referring to a person’s perception of a ringing, droning, or buzzing in the ear with no external stimulus present to explain this experience. The […]
There are many ways to feel younger. However, one method of staying young that isn’t always talked about is to protect your hearing. Diet and exercise have been publicized for years as a confirmed way to extend your lifespan as well as improve your quality of life. These practices also help you manage your weight […]
Some activities are simply staples of summer: Outdoor concerts, fireworks shows, state fairs, air shows, and NASCAR races (look, if you enjoy watching cars go around in circles, no one’s going to judge you). As more of these activities return to something like normal, the crowds, and the noise levels, are growing. And that can […]
Hearing loss is usually an aggravating condition that can be caused by a variety of things. Although hearing loss is usually due to age or an injury, in some circumstances, hearing loss might be a symptom of a more serious root medical condition. These are some hearing loss red flags you should look for Hearing […]
Everybody’s hearing loss situation is unique and hearing aids are designed to compensate for those individual conditions. If your hearing aids are giving you headaches or any other type of discomfort, whether you’ve been using them for years or you’re a new user, there’s a solution. If your hearing aid is properly adjusted it will […]
Does it seem like your hearing aid batteries drain way too fast? Here are some surprising reasons that may happen. How long should hearing aid batteries last? The typical hearing aid battery lasts anywhere from 3 to 7 days. That range is rather wide. So wide, in fact, that it’s unpredictable and leaves you in […]
You want to be polite when you’re talking to friends. At work, you want to look engaged, even enthralled with what your boss/co-worker/customers are saying. You frequently find yourself needing family to repeat themselves because it was less difficult to tune out parts of the discussion that you weren’t able to hear very well. You […]
You’ve been waiting for this all week: a Zoom call with your son and daughter-in-law. You’ll have a great time and catch-up with your cherished family members. But when you log in you realize, to your horror and frustration, that you can’t hear very well. You’re wearing your hearing aids but things still sound muffled. […]
Do you hear a crackling sound? Buzzing, crackling, “static”, or whooshing noises in your ear can all be symptoms of a condition known as tinnitus. Here’s some info. Ever hear crackling, buzzing, or thumping sounds that seem to come out of nowhere? If you use hearing aids, it may mean that they need adjustment or […]