Conversation Tips for Noisy Gatherings
Noisy get-togethers are part of life, from bustling restaurants and birthday parties to family dinners and office celebrations. They’re full of laughter and connection, but for anyone with hearing loss, they can also feel overwhelming. We use a skill called the cocktail party effect to separate speech and background noise. For people without hearing loss,…
When Family Points It Out: Recognizing Hearing Loss During the Holidays
Even though nearly one in five people in the world have hearing loss, many people either don’t notice it right away or deny it completely. While it’s not always obvious to the person experiencing it, the people around us often notice the condition first. That happens because it’s often easier to see that someone else…
Do the Seasons Affect My Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is the unpleasant symptom that creates a ringing or buzzing in your ear with no identifiable source. If you’re among the 50 million people in the United States with tinnitus, you might have heard that tinnitus changes when the seasons do. Let’s look at a few reasons this change may happen, and what you…
How Today’s Hearing Aids Support Clearer Workday Conversations
Your career takes up a large share of your week—whether you’re at the office, on job sites or working remotely with colleagues. When you spend a significant portion of your week communicating with others, you want to ensure that your conversations are as clear as possible. For the more than 10% of people in the…
Coping With Restaurant Noise: Tips for Hearing Loss-Friendly Dining
Dining out is an excellent way to get to know someone on a first date, spend time with your friends or just avoid doing dishes. For the 15% of U.S. adults with hearing loss, however, dining out may feel like more of a chore than a treat. How Does Hearing Loss Interfere With Dining Out?…
How To Care for Your Hearing Aids During Sports
Shooting hoops at Glenlake Park or joining a local pickleball tournament is a great way to exercise while having fun. If you wear hearing aids, you might worry that playing sports will put your devices at risk of damage. Let’s take a look at a couple of ways sports can damage hearing aids and how…
When To See an Audiologist After a Concert
Whether you like rock, country, smooth jazz or head-banging metal, attending a concert at The Golden Gup LLC is a great way to unwind. Protecting your hearing during and after the concert gives you some peace of mind that your musical fun isn’t going to hurt this precious sense. How Can I Protect My Hearing…
Starting College With Hearing Loss: Tips for Success
That moment when you get your college acceptance letter is an amazing one. After you finish jumping up and down in excitement and calling all your friends and family to share the news, you might start preparing for your first semester. Luckily, you usually have a few months between getting accepted and beginning classes. For…
Effective Hearing Aid Maintenance & Troubleshooting at Home
Sometimes things break or malfunction. In some cases, you can fix the issue yourself, like sewing a patch onto a torn shirt. In other cases, you require professional help, like calling a plumber for a burst pipe. Hearing aids are no different. While there are some issues only a professional should address, like opening the…
Make the Most of Social Gatherings: Tips to Thrive With Hearing Aids
Wearing hearing aids for the first time opens up a world of clearer sound, but social situations can still pose a challenge. Background noise, fast conversations and unfamiliar environments can leave you feeling left out, even with your devices. With a bit of preparation and a few simple strategies, you can confidently join in the…