Hearing aids are small and mighty. They’re as smart as a mini-computer, and just as complicated. If you have hearing loss, hearing aids are an investment in your hearing health, as well as your overall health and wellbeing. Investing in your hearing will improve your physical health, your finances, your relationships, and your quality of
Read MoreA new year is upon us, and we all know what that means: New Year’s Resolutions! It’s time to think about the ways we can improve our lives in the year to come, and take steps to make ourselves healthier and happier! Are you considering starting an exercise regimen? Keeping more in touch with friends
Read MoreKeeping the people you love in the conversation and part of the celebration is one of the most meaningful things you can do this holiday season. Even when surrounded by loved ones, a friend or family member’s difficulty hearing can make them feel cut off.
Read MoreThe two main types of hearing loss have much in common. Each of them is a type of sensorineural hearing loss, meaning that the sensitive hair cells of the inner ear are damaged. However, the two types of damage occur in somewhat different ways. To make matters even more complex, many people have both noise-induced
Read MoreUPDATE! The pandemic brought many new challenges for the hearing impaired: communicating at a safe distance and behind a mask! We wanted to share some tips about communicating behind a mask. Facial expressions, including the position of eyebrows, show emotion which is important for communication. Gestures reflect thought and unspoken thought. All cultures use gestures!
Read MoreMost of us can remember the aids used by our friends and family members in the past. Some of these were large and clunky, and others required a lot of manual dexterity to insert, adjust, and change the batteries. The good news is that technology is rapidly outpacing our assumptions about the features of hearing
Read MoreHave you ever suspected that something is wrong with your health yet been unsure? Some physical conditions are pronounced, such as an injury or an illness with severe symptoms. Yet other conditions can be enigmatic, feeling like something is just off. Just like a person with an unknown physical condition, hearing loss can be confounding.
Read MoreJust as hearing loss comes in all shapes and sizes depending on the unique features of our lives, histories, and bodies, our responses to hearing loss can be quite varied, as well. Many people have a growing sense that hearing loss is becoming a problem, and that time has enabled them to accept that treatment
Read MoreDoes someone in your family have hearing loss? Perhaps your child or teenager has been struggling to hear in school. Or maybe you are noticing the signs of hearing loss in yourself, such as turning up the volume on the TV, asking people to repeat themselves, and having a hard time hearing conversations. Treating hearing
Read MoreWhile hearing loss can occur at any age, the fact is it can manifest at any age. This is why it is particularly important to be aware of the signs of pediatric hearing loss. Screening for pediatric hearing loss is critical during a child’s early years. Even mild hearing loss can adversely affect development and
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