How to Care for Your Hearing Aids While Exercising, Showering and Sleeping
Hearing aids, like any valuable electronic devices, require a little extra care to keep them in tip-top shape. If you’re among the 15% of U.S. adults with hearing loss, you may wonder how you can best care for your hearing aids while sleeping, showering and exercising. Here’s a simple guide to help you know when…
Hearing Aids and Thanksgiving: How These Powerful Devices Provide Clarity
Thanksgiving is a time to savor more than just pumpkin pie and turkey—it’s about soaking in the quality time that makes this holiday special. However, if you or a loved one have hearing loss, the socializing aspect of this quality time may feel more overwhelming than fun. Let’s take a look at some ways hearing…
What To Know About Tympanosclerosis and Hearing Loss
Tympanosclerosis is a condition in which scarring develops on the eardrum due to a buildup of calcium deposits, causing the tissue to harden. While many people may not feel symptoms from tympanosclerosis, some cases result in hearing loss. Let’s explore a few causes of tympanosclerosis, its effect on hearing and your available treatment options. What…
Enjoying Halloween with Hearing Aids: Tips for a Spooktacular Experience
Spooky season is upon us, and with it comes creative pumpkin carving, haunted houses, trick-or-treating and hayrides at LaPorte Farms. Before you settle on your Halloween costume and plans, take a look at our list of essential tips to make the most of Halloween while wearing your hearing aids. 1. Halloween Masks and Hearing Aids…
Take the Leap Into Hearing Aids This Audiology Awareness Month
October is Audiology Awareness Month, a time dedicated to advocating for healthy hearing and widespread hearing treatment. If you have recently been diagnosed with hearing loss or you’ve been living with it for years, October is the perfect time to take the first step towards treatment. Let’s take a look at a few benefits of…
What to Know About Ear Stroke
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss, commonly known as an ear stroke, is a condition where a person experiences a sudden loss of hearing in one or both ears. This condition demands immediate attention to prevent the possibility of permanent or temporary hearing loss. Here’s what you should know if you or a loved one experiences sudden…
How to Safeguard Your Hearing Aids from Pets
Hearing aids are valuable devices that require careful maintenance and protection, especially if you share your home with pets, and nearly 28.8 million Americans could benefit from the use of hearing aids. Curious animals can easily damage or misplace hearing aids, leading to costly repairs or replacements. By implementing a few strategies, you can keep…
Pediatric Hearing Aids and Loss: What Parents Should Know
Pediatric hearing loss is a prevalent condition affecting many families worldwide. According to the CDC, about 1 to 3 out of every 1,000 children in the United States are born with detectable hearing loss in one or both ears. Understanding the nuances of pediatric hearing aids and hearing loss is crucial for parents navigating this…
How Does Hearing Loss Affect Family Life
Hearing loss can lead to feelings of isolation and confusion as sometimes a person may not realize they’re experiencing hearing loss. At times, it impacts relationships, and may even can impact family life. Currently, 1.5 billion people across the world live with hearing loss; consider how hearing loss may impact your interactions with those closest…
What Happens if You Ignore Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss affects approximately 20% of the global population. For many people, hearing loss may seem as small as missing a word or phrase from time to time. For others, it can severely impact their ability to communicate with the world around them. Regardless of your level of hearing loss, recognizing the importance of treatment…