Winter Weather Hearing Aid Care
It’s important to properly care for your hearing aids when it comes to cleaning and storage. This is especially important in the winter months as the weather gets colder and wetter. Below we review tips for winter weather hearing aid care. What to Do To care for your hearing aids during the winter, you should:…
Gift of Hearing Essay Contest
WIN a FREE pair of Oticon™ More premium hearing aids In an effort to give back to the community and shed light on the importance of hearing health, we will give away a pair of hearing aids to the winner of our essay contest. Participants can enter themselves or someone they know in the contest…
American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Public Service Announcements
Hearing Loss affects millions of Americans, though types of hearing loss and treatment options available vary depending on each person’s individual needs. That’s why the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) continues to release special Public Service Announcements (PSAs) with helpful tips on what to expect with treatment related to hearing aids, age-related hearing loss and…
How to Prevent Problems with Earwax and Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are an investment in your health and quality of life. When you make the decision to get hearing aids you want to make sure that they perform well over a long period of time. However, with everyday wear, hearing aids are exposed to a lot of elements that could potentially cause damage. One…
Reasons to Reach Out During Audiology Awareness Month
October is Audiology Awareness Month. If you or someone you love is struggling with hearing loss, now is the time to talk about the benefits of treatment, specifically the use of hearing aids. Dangers of Untreated Hearing Loss More than 48 million people in the United States have hearing loss, but only about 20% of…
Which Earplugs Are Right for You & Your Hearing?
The world around us is loud, and if we’re not careful, it could cause permanent damage to our hearing. Earplugs are the best way to protect your hearing health. Below we review how loud sounds cause damage and the best earplugs for you based on your hearing and lifestyle needs. How Loud Is Too Loud?…
Could Your Exercise Routine Cause Hearing Loss or Tinnitus?
Exercise is essential for your physical and mental health. However, if you’re overexerting yourself or working out in a noisy setting, you could be putting your hearing at risk. We review the risks of certain types of exercise and how to exercise safely below. Do Your Ears Get Plugged When You Exercise? If so, you’re…
How to Manage Tinnitus Spikes
Hearing a ringing, buzzing, chirping or humming in the ear is known as tinnitus. While the condition itself will stay the same, how you perceive the sounds can fluctuate. This is known as a tinnitus spike. Understanding a Tinnitus Spike A tinnitus spike occurs when the sounds you are used to hearing change, either becoming…
The Relationship Between Hearing Loss & Dementia
Hearing loss is common, especially among the older population. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, one in three older adults ages 65 to 74 has hearing loss, and for those over age 75, the number jumps to one in two. This is particularly concerning given the strong link between hearing…
We’re All Ears
Helping people hear helps them listen. A good hearing care professional will work to understand your individual needs and make recommendations based on their individual needs. It’s important to learn what you can do to help your provider so they can better help you manage your hearing loss. Take part Your hearing health is a team…