Stepping Into the World of Hearing Aids: What To Expect
Fewer than 30% of people aged 70+ with hearing loss who could benefit from hearing aids have used them. A major barrier is the concern that hearing aids won’t work as expected. Since every experience is unique, it can be hard to predict exactly how they’ll sound. Let’s explore what you can expect when getting…
Talking to Your Child About Their Hearing Loss: Tips for Parents
Finding out your child has hearing loss is a big moment, but it’s an even bigger moment for them. If your child was recently diagnosed, you may wonder how you can help them going forward. With the right approach, you can set your child off on the right path. Let’s take a look at how…
Cooking with Confidence: Essential Tips for Safe Thanksgiving Dinner Preparation with Hearing Loss
Hosting Thanksgiving dinner is a tall order. You have to balance mashed potatoes, green beans, a whole turkey and more. While all this cooking is a challenge for anyone, those with hearing loss may find that cooking the big holiday meal comes with some unique challenges. Let’s take a look at a few potential dangers…
Managing Stress-Induced Tinnitus During the Busy Fall Season
As fall kicks into high gear, many people find themselves juggling a packed calendar of school events, work deadlines and holiday preparations. While fall festivities can be enjoyable, they can also bring added stress. For people with tinnitus, or the perception of ringing, buzzing or other sounds in the ears without an external source, this…
Understanding Waterproof and Water-Resistant Hearing Aids: What You Should Know
If you enjoy outdoor activities or live in an area with unpredictable weather, you may have wondered how to protect your hearing aids in wet environments. Whether you’re hiking in the rain or spending the day at Katy Lake, keeping your devices safe from water damage is essential. That’s where waterproof and water-resistant hearing aids…
Celebrate Audiology Awareness Month by Protecting Your Hearing
October is Audiology Awareness Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the importance of hearing health and raising awareness about hearing loss prevention. Contrary to popular belief, hearing loss isn’t an inevitable part of aging. While age-related hearing loss does affect many, it’s not the only factor that can impact your hearing. Genetics, certain illnesses, physical…
Tips To Stay Socially Connected as an Older Adult With Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a common challenge that many older adults face, but it doesn’t have to mean withdrawing from the social activities you love. In fact, there are many creative ways to stay connected, regardless of changes in your hearing. Whether through finding innovative communication tools or exploring new activities, you can keep enjoying a…
What to Know About Online Hearing Tests
If you’ve noticed a change in your hearing or are simply interested in checking up on your auditory health, a traditional hearing test might come to mind. However, many audiologists now provide online hearing tests, allowing you to get a sense of your hearing abilities from the comfort of your own home. Here’s what you…
Can Living in A Busy City Affect Your Auditory Health?
Noise-induced hearing loss occurs when inner ear hair cells responsible for transmitting sound signals to the brain become damaged. Have you ever considered the impact busy city noise could have on your hearing? From the persistent roar of traffic to the relentless din of construction, the noise of city life can accumulate and impact auditory…
Dining Out with Hearing Loss: Tips for a Pleasant Experience
A meal out at a restaurant is a great way to enjoy time with friends, go out for date night, try new foods or simply avoid doing the dishes. However, for more than 10% of the people in the U.S. with hearing loss, overwhelming background noise and distractions can turn dining out into a stressful…