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9 Tips for Choosing the Right Hearing Aid for Your Lifestyle and Needs
Choosing the right hearing aid is critical to improving your hearing health and overall quality of life. With numerous available options, selecting the most suitable hearing aid can feel overwhelming. Factors such as your lifestyle, degree of hearing loss, and personal preferences should all be considered. This blog post has 9 tips to guide you in choosing the right hearing aid that aligns with your lifestyle and individual needs.
8 Things That May Damage Your Hearing
Most people know that exposure to loud noises and prolonged noise exposure can harm a person’s hearing. However, some other aspects of our daily lives may threaten our precious auditory system in unexpected ways. Here are some lesser-known hearing health hazards.
Living with Hearing Loss: How to Overcome Stigma and Build Confidence
Living with hearing loss can present unique challenges regarding communication and emotional well-being. In this blog post, we will explore six effective strategies for breaking free from the stigma, boosting confidence, and living a fulfilling life with hearing loss.
Myth vs. Fact: Hearing Loss and Hearing Health
People are increasingly getting their news and information from public sources such as social media. It is essential to ensure that the truth about hearing health and hearing loss is widely available to consumers and that audiologists are recognized as the experts in hearing and balance care. May is Better Hearing Month; in observation, we are correcting common misconceptions about hearing loss on our blog.
It May be Time to Address Your Hearing Loss
About 48 million people in the U.S. have some degree of hearing loss, but many of them struggle with acknowledging it. According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, it takes people an average of seven years from when they suspect they might have a hearing loss to when they seek treatment. There is no reason to wait. As with most medical conditions, the earlier it is detected, the better the chances something can be done to help. So, why are you waiting?
Different Styles of Hearing Aids
Are you in the process of deciding to treat your hearing loss with the use of hearing aids? It might seem challenging to navigate your options, but knowing the most common styles and how they operate can help you make the right decision. In our blog, we explore the most popular hearing aid styles and some essential features you’ll want to know when choosing your hearing aids.
How Loud is Too Loud?
As you start your spring cleaning and outdoor projects, let’s look at the noise level they generate and what you can do to protect your hearing. We hear many types of sounds every day. While many of those sounds are safe, sounds that are too loud and last too long can permanently damage your hearing. So, how loud is too loud?
Benefits of Wearing Hearing Aids
Hearing loss significantly impacts all areas of your life and can affect your overall health and happiness. But the appropriate hearing aids can alleviate the problems caused by hearing loss. These are the top benefits of wearing hearing aids.
Don'ts to Protect your Hearing
According to the World Health Organization, more than 1 billion young people (12-35 years old) are at risk for hearing loss due to recreational exposure to loud sounds, and they estimate the number of people globally living with hearing loss could rise from 1.5 billion to 2.5 billion by 2050. Let’s protect our hearing! We’ve gathered some don’ts to protect your hearing.
How to Protect your Hearing Loss from Getting Worse
In most cases, hearing loss cannot be reversed. That's why it's imperative to be aware of the signs, seek appropriate care, and utilize today's advanced technology. If you already have hearing loss, the Centers for Disease Control and Protection has gathered some tips to help you protect your hearing from getting worse.
What Causes my Tinnitus to Flare Up?
The American Tinnitus Association estimates that more than 60 million Americans suffer from some form of tinnitus. People who experience tinnitus (the persistent ringing sound in one or both ears) have days when the problem seems worse. In our daily lives, countless variables are in play, and many of them are likely to worsen the persistent sounds. The good news is that knowing the causes and aggravating factors of tinnitus can help people avoid those awful days.
Tips to Extend the Battery Life of Your Hearing Aid
Boosting the lifespan of your hearing aid batteries can save you both time and money. If you can get a few extra days out of each battery, that’s a good amount saved over the course of 12 months. If you want to know exactly how to extend your hearing aid battery life, here are a few simple tips.