What to Know About Humidity and Hearing Aids
Sitting by the water at Fort Lee Historic Park is the perfect way to spend an autumn day. Although there are many perks to living by the water, high humidity is one aspect to consider when wearing hearing aids. How Do Hearing Aids Work? Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from hearing aids. The…
What to Know About Acoustic Neuromas
Acoustic neuromas are noncancerous, slow-growing tumors on the vestibular nerve, the main inner ear nerve responsible for sending balance information to the brain. Also called vestibular schwannomas, acoustic neuromas arise when Schwann cells wrap around or cover the vestibular nerve. Although acoustic neuromas are noncancerous, large or quickly growing neuromas can press against the brain…
How to Enjoy Music Without Risking Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can come from many sources, including aging, illness and physical trauma to the ear, but one of the most common causes is damage from excessive noise. The advent of smartphones, in-house speaker systems and car radios have left us more exposed to hazardous noise than ever. Approximately 50% of people aged 12-35 could…
What Lifestyle Changes Help Relieve Tinnitus Symptoms?
Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, hissing, clicking or roaring in the ears. Some causes include but are not limited to: While tinnitus has no known cure, there are several things you can do to try and manage the symptoms. Stress Reduction Not only has stress been shown to trigger tinnitus symptoms, but tinnitus itself can…
Vacation Packing Tips for People With Hearing Loss
Taking a summer vacation can be a great way to relax, and traveling with hearing loss is not uncommon. A reported 15% of American adults report some degree of hearing loss. Whether jetting off to an island vacation from Newark Airport or camping near Lake Hopatcong, doing a little hearing loss packing preparation can help…
Questions To Ask Before Choosing a Pair of Hearing Aids
There are many factors that go into choosing a hearing aid. While according to a 2022 article published in the National Library of Medicine, “The degree of subjective and objective loss and patient choice are taken into account when deciding on a hearing aid,” there are other factors that go into this decision, too. In…
How To Make The Most of Hearing On Windy Days
Windy days can be a nightmare for people with hearing aids. Whether you’re on a short walk around your neighborhood or enjoying a bit of nature at Muriel Hepner Nature Park, let’s look at a few of the ways you can minimize the effect of wind on your hearing aids. Why Does Wind Cause Problems…
Here’s How Often You Should Perform These Maintenance Tasks on Your Hearing Aids
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids.” While hearing aids improve the listening experience for people with hearing loss, they will only work to their full capacity if they are well taken care of. Let’s go over how often you should…
Tips for Train Travel with Hearing Aids
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports, “Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing.” If you have hearing loss and wear hearing aids, there are many experiences you may be trying to figure out how to optimize. For example, if you’re planning a trip…
How Has Hearing Aid Use in the U.S. Changed?
Hearing aids are a game-changer for anyone with hearing loss. They make it easier to concentrate at work, enjoy listening to your favorite songs, and have engaging conversations with friends while out to dinner at Sear House Grill. While overall, hearing aid use has grown in recent years, there are still many people who would…