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What Are the Symptoms of Auditory Processing Disorder?
Hearing trouble doesn’t always mean hearing loss. If you can hear sound but feel like you have trouble keeping up, then you may have a condition called auditory processing disorder. Auditory processing disorder, or APD,…
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What’s The Difference Between Hearing Loss and Auditory Processing Disorder?
You’re not alone if you’ve ever found yourself straining to follow a conversation, especially in noisy places. For many adults, hearing trouble doesn’t always mean hearing loss; it could be a lesser-known condition called auditory…
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Can I Use My Hearing Aids at the Beach?
Spending a day at the beach can be a great way to relax and socialize. If you wear hearing aids or are one of the 28.8 million Americans who could benefit from them, you may…
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How to Create a Hearing-Friendly Living Space
Your home should be a place where you feel comfortable, safe and relaxed. If you have hearing loss, certain elements of a typical home can make communication and relaxation more difficult. By making thoughtful adjustments…
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What To Know About Getting Your First Pair of Hearing Aids as a Senior
Hearing loss gets more common as we age, with nearly half of people over 75 affected. Age-related hearing loss, or presbycusis, arises from changes to the middle ear and the nerve pathways from the ear…
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The Hidden Benefits of Wearing Hearing Aids
When most people think of how their lives might change with hearing aids, they mainly consider how their hearing would be improved. Nearly 28.8 million Americans can take advantage of the improvement hearing aids could…
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Earwax: When to Leave It Alone and When to Seek Help
Earwax often gets a bad reputation, but did you know that it plays a crucial role in protecting your ears? Despite common misconceptions, you don’t typically need to remove earwax. However, in some cases, excessive…
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How Are Shingles and Hearing Loss Connected?
Shingles, a viral infection causing red, painful blisters on the skin, affects one million people each year. The most recognizable symptoms of shingles include blisters, fever, chills, headache, fatigue, light sensitivity and upset stomach. While…
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What To Do if You Lose Your Hearing Aids
Losing a hearing aid can feel like a major crisis. Suddenly, you’re thinking about all the clear communication you’re missing out on and worrying that your devices are gone for good. But don’t worry—if your…
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How Can Hearing Aids Improve My Thanksgiving Shopping Experience?
During the Thanksgiving season, you’ll probably hear many conflicting opinions about which side dishes are better—sweet potatoes or mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts or corn, etc.—but just about everyone can agree that Thanksgiving grocery shopping is…