Three Types of Ear Infections That Can Affect Your Hearing
An ear infection is when viruses or bacteria take over the ear, causing unpleasant symptoms. The most commonly known and experienced type of ear infection is called a middle ear infection, or otits media, and is what most people think of when they think of an ear infection. There are two other forms of ear…
What Hearing Protection Is Available and How Do I Use It?
Approximately 18% of adults aged 20–69 suffer from speech frequency hearing loss due to prolonged exposure to loud workplace environments. And once your hearing is compromised, you can’t get it back. Therefore, choosing the proper hearing protection tailored to the sound level or activities is crucial. Hearing Protection Options A 2021 study shows the effectiveness…
How To Identify Hearing-Safe Household Cleaners
Exposure to certain chemicals can have damaging effects on our ears, leading to hearing loss, according to the CDC. These chemicals are called ototoxicants, or ototoxic chemicals, and can make our ears more sensitive to noise. It’s important to be aware of the types of ototoxic chemicals found in our homes and take steps to…
Tips for Navigating the Holidays With Hearing Loss
With holidays right around the corner, your days will probably be filled with family gatherings, big meals and hectic shopping days. Knowing how to accommodate your hearing loss during this holiday season will help ensure you have a fun and stress-free experience. Let’s take a look at a couple of helpful tips for enjoying your…
What Hearing Aid Technologies Are Right for You?
Beginning hearing aid treatment comes with a lot of new information. Learning about the many hearing aid technologies available to you can help you take control of your treatment journey. Let’s take a look at a couple of common hearing aid technologies that may be available to you so that you can begin to define…
How Can Hearing Aids Strengthen Your Relationship?
People living with untreated hearing loss can experience negative ramifications in their personal lives due to poor communication and stress. A study on the impact of hearing loss on spousal relationships found that “Spouse hearing loss increased the likelihood of subsequent poorer physical, psychological, and social well-being in partners.” Hearing aids are a great way…
Tips For Caring For Your Hearing Aids This Summer
The sun is out, school is winding down, and summer is right around the corner. This means plenty of outdoor fun, like heading to the beach or playing frisbee at Thousand Oaks Community Park. While summer is full of fun and adventure, you may have to give your hearing aids a bit more love and…
How to Recycle Used Hearing Aid Batteries
“In 2019, 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid,” reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you’re among the population who wears hearing aids and yours take disposable button batteries, as most do, it’s important to know what to do with the used ones. The experts at strongly recommend…
How To Clean Earwax Off Your Hearing Aids
Earwax helps protect our ear canal and actually assists in cleaning and lubricating the ear. However, too much earwax can cause problems for both your ears and your hearing aids. How Earwax Can Damage Your Hearing Aids Earwax buildup is one of the most common reasons people come in to have their hearing aids repaired….
How to Make the Most of a Hotel Stay with Hearing Loss
Are you making travel plans this spring? If so, you may be planning to book a hotel room. If you’re one of the 7.1% of adults ages 45 and older who use a hearing aid, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you may want to take extra measures to make the most…