If you have a partner with neglected hearing loss, you know that getting their attention can be… a problem. First, you try to use their name. “Greg”, you say, but you used a standard, indoor volume level, so you get nothing. You try saying Greg’s name a little louder and still nothing. So you resort […]
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. […]
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 […]
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’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. […]
You’re planning a very active summer. Some beach time and lots of swimming no doubt. You’ll do some day-to-day running and then maybe attend a baseball game or two before heading home and grilling up some delicious dinner. Your schedule is going to be rather full. And you want to ensure your hearing aids are […]
You have a ringing in your ears and it’s not getting any better, if anything it’s getting worse. It began quietly enough, one of those “is it really there” sort of situations. But after spending all day at the construction site (for work), you’ve realized just how noisy (and how persistent) that buzzing has become. […]
You finally obtained those new hearing aids. You’re so thrilled to be able to dive into your social life again. No more missed transitions or unclear conversations. But there’s an issue: everything sounds just a little off. The reason for this is that it will usually take some time before you adjust to your new […]
You enjoy swimming and are all about going into the water. The pool is like your second home (when you were younger, everyone said you were part fish–that’s how regularly you wanted to swim). The water seems a little…louder… than usual today. And then you recognize your oversight: you went into the pool with your […]
