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…
Tips for Holiday Travel with Hearing Aids
“Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing,” reports the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. In other words, if you’re experiencing hearing loss, you’re not alone this holiday season. If you plan to travel with hearing aids, there’s a few things you should keep in…
Learning About the History of The Hearing Aid for Audiology Awareness Month
October is Audiology Awareness Month. So, what better time than now to celebrate the history of the hearing aid? Let’s take a look at the device’s humble beginnings as well as how far hearing technology has come. Historical Hearing Aid Facts The earliest hearing aids appeared in 17th century. They were funnel-shaped devices often referred…
The Do’s & Don’ts of Hearing Aids
Your hearing aids aren’t just accessories; they’re essential medical devices that connect you to the world. In fact, they’re one of the most important investments you can make, and because of this, you’ll want to do your best to ensure they’re well cared for. In this post, we review some do’s and don’ts of hearing…
How to Enjoy a Day on the Beach with Hearing Aids
Is there anything more refreshing on a hot summer day than taking a trip to Belmar, sinking your feet in the sand and wading out into the water? If you’re planning a trip to the beach and you’re one of the 30% of adults over 70 or 16% of adults 20 to 69 who wears…
If You’re Not Happy With Your Hearing Aid It Could Be Related To One Or Two Factors
The hearing aid was not adjusted properly for your hearing loss. You may have some central auditory processing issues in addition to your hearing loss. Here’s How Speech and Hearing Associates Can Help: If your hearing aid was not adjusted properly for your hearing loss: Our doctors of audiology have an average of 15 years of clinical…