How Hearing Loss Treatment Helps Build Your Confidence
Hearing health and self-confidence are very closely linked. People with hearing loss may struggle in social settings, which can lead to feelings of embarrassment and isolation, but many feel hesitant to start hearing loss treatment, feeling uncomfortable with a big life change, or reluctant to admit that they need help. If this sounds familiar to…
Sounds You May Have Forgotten About
Hearing loss is a gradual process, and sometimes it sneaks up on you without you noticing. You may unknowingly adjust to not being able to hear certain sounds that you used to hear quite well. Often, when people get hearing aids for the first time, they’re surprised and delighted to rediscover sounds that they hadn’t…
How to Prepare for a Hearing Care Visit During Winter Weather
Routine healthcare visits are an essential part of maintaining your overall well-being, especially as you age. In addition to regular check-ups with your primary care physician and dentist, you should also make regular hearing check-ups a priority. Why Routine Hearing Check-Ups Are Vital Hearing loss is a gradual process. So gradual, in fact, that you…
Smart Hearing Aids Help You Stay Connected Through the Holidays
If you have a busy holiday season planned, you need your hearing aids to work for you. Beyond improving your ability to hear, smart hearing aids—also called digital hearing aids—come equipped with a multitude of features that can keep you connected to the world of sound better than ever before. Read on to find out…
How to Communicate Confidently in Noisy Environments
Next week is Thanksgiving! We’re looking forward to eating a delicious dinner surrounded by family and friends. We know, however, that the Thanksgiving dinner table can be a complicated setting for the almost 30 million people in the U.S. who need hearing aids. Conversations happening on all sides, clanking silverware and background noise can make…
How to Extend the Lifespan of Your Hearing Aids
In our last post, we discussed common reasons why you might need a hearing aid upgrade in a few years, such as natural wear and tear, changes to your ears or hearing and damage or loss. This week, let’s talk about ways you can extend the lifespan of your hearing aids so you can get…
Your First Set of Hearing Aids Is Just the Beginning
Congratulations on taking this step in improving your hearing and communication! After spending time choosing the style and programs that work best for you and making this investment in your health, you may be asking yourself: How long will they last? Will I ever need a new pair? Upgrading Hearing Aids The answer is yes,…
What Are the Different Kinds of Hearing Aid Microphones?
About 28.8 million people in the U.S. could benefit from using hearing aids. If you’re one of them and you’re considering hearing aids, you’re probably finding that you have a lot of choices: size, style, brand, features and accessories abound. You want to make an informed decision that fits your hearing loss and your lifestyle,…
Can I Use Headphones with My Hearing Aids?
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, almost 30 million U.S. adults could benefit from hearing aids. If you’re a hearing aid user or are considering wearing hearing aids, you may be wondering how this technology will interact with the way you listen to music, podcasts, audiobooks and TV. Can you…
Hearing Aid Batteries: Rechargeable vs. Replaceable
If you wear or are considering wearing hearing aids, chances are you’ve been faced with many decisions on what style of hearing aid you’d like. One such decision is about the battery: rechargeable batteries or replaceable, disposable batteries. Neither battery type impacts the hearing aid’s functionality or efficacy—they both work well. There are a number…