Living with hearing loss can present unique communication challenges, and disclosing this condition to others is an essential step toward fostering understanding and creating a supportive environment. Whether you’re sharing this information with friends, family, or colleagues, the way you disclose your hearing loss can impact relationships and interactions. In this guide, we’ll explore three effective ways to disclose hearing …
Driving with Hearing Aids: Safety, Comfort, and Practical Tips
As technology advances, individuals with hearing loss can enjoy the benefits of hearing aids in more settings, including when driving. Navigating the roads with hearing aids requires a thoughtful approach to ensure safety and comfort. The Importance of Hearing while Driving Auditory awareness is crucial for safe driving. Sounds such as honks, sirens, and the environment around you provide essential …
A Guide to Christmas Holiday Traveling with Hearing Loss
As the festive season approaches, the air is filled with the beautiful melodies of Christmas carols, the laughter of loved ones, and the anticipation of holiday travel. For individuals with hearing loss, this season may come with unique considerations, but with careful planning and a positive mindset, Christmas holiday traveling can be a joyous experience. This guide goes over some …
A Guide to Choosing the Right Hearing Aids
If you have hearing loss, you’ve probably been thinking about getting hearing aids. When facing the prospect of choosing the right hearing aids, individuals embark on a journey to rediscover the nuances of the sounds around them. This guide seeks to demystify the process of choosing the right hearing aids, offering insights into the considerations that go into selecting hearing …
Navigating the Landscape of Modern Hearing Technology
Hearing is a gateway to connection, communication, and the vibrant nuances of the world. As technology continues to advance, we’ve seen a transformative wave in hearing technology, ushering in an era of amazing hearing technology. Let’s take a closer look at the exciting landscape of modern hearing technology, exploring innovations that redefine the way we perceive and engage with the …
Winterizing Your Hearing Aids: A Guide to Cold Weather Care
When the winter season rolls in, it brings a host of challenges, from slippery sidewalks to cold temperatures and darker evenings. If you’re among those who rely on hearing aids, you might be wondering how the cold weather affects your trusty companions. We’re here to help! Let’s take a closer look at how to protect your hearing aids, even when …
The Lifespan of Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are remarkable devices that have transformed the lives of millions by restoring their ability to hear and engage with the world around them. If you wear hearing aids or are considering getting them, you may wonder, “How long do hearing aids last?” Let’s delve into the lifespan of hearing aids and explore factors that influence their longevity. Quality …
New Study: Hearing Aids Can Reduce Risk of Dementia by Half
In the United States (as well as globally), the population is growing older which means that people are living longer. According to experts, this trend also means that there can be a greater risk of dementia. Dementia is a condition that takes a toll on cognitive functions which includes memory, learning, behavior, decision making, and communication. Dementia, which encompasses conditions …
Hearing Aids Can Improve Your Sense of Balance
Imagine feeling like you’re walking on a boat, even when you’re standing on solid ground. Or feeling like the world around you is always spinning. These are just a couple of the disorienting sensations that can come with balance problems. Balance is an important aspect of our daily lives that often goes unnoticed until it is compromised. Whether you’re going …
Tips for Cleaning your Hearing Aids
Hearing aids, more than most pieces of technology, are exposed to significant wear and tear as they are often used every waking hour of every day. After all, what other technology do you have that is turned on, working all day every day, and is vital to your ability to move through your day-to-day life? In addition to working all …