Accommodating Hearing Loss While Talking on the Phone
Phone calls can be challenging for people with hearing loss, and more than one in ten people in the U.S. report some form of hearing loss.[1] However, with the right strategies and tools, phone conversations can be quite manageable. Here are some helpful tips for talking on the phone, along with how hearing aids can…
Caring for Your Hearing Aids in the Summer
Kayaking at The Hidden Lake or playing games in the park with your family are excellent ways to spend your summer. If you’re among the 28.8 million U.S. adults with hearing aids, learning how to care for your devices in the heat is an essential part of your summer fun.[1] Let’s look at a few…
How Do Ear Injuries Affect Hearing?
Cleaning your ears with cotton swabs, not ducking in time when a frisbee comes your way in Exploration Park or getting in a car accident are just a few of the ways you can physically damage your ears. While keeping cotton swabs out of your ears and driving safely can reduce your risk of injury,…
Common Questions People Ask About Hearing Aids
If you just got your first hearing test and your specialist recommended treatment for hearing loss, you might have a lot of questions. Let’s look at a few common questions about hearing aids to help clarify the path ahead. 1. Will Hearing Aids Cure Hearing Loss? This is a common question. While hearing aids help…
What To Expect From Hearing Loss Testing and Treatment
Realizing that your hearing isn’t what it used to be can feel overwhelming. Hearing loss is incredibly common, affecting an estimated 13% of people aged 12 and older in the United States, but that doesn’t make the experience any less personal. The good news is that modern hearing loss treatment is a clear, supportive process…
Hearing in Virtual Settings: What To Know
Remote work saw a dramatic increase during and after the pandemic. With so many people still working from home, it’s more crucial than ever to know how to make software like Zoom and Teams work for you. For people with hearing loss, moving to virtual meetings can make conversations clearer and more accessible. Here are…
How to Clean and Maintain Your Hearing Aids
Properly maintaining your hearing aids not only extends their lifespan but also ensures you’ll always enjoy clear, crisp sound. Here’s a simple guide to keeping your devices in top condition, with tips for at-home care and the benefits of professional cleaning. At-Home Cleaning Tips Regular at-home cleaning is essential to keep your hearing aids working…
How Can Hearing Aids Keep You Safe at the Factory or Farm?
Factories and farms are brimming with sounds from the loud motors of heavy machinery to critical safety cues. If you have hearing loss and work in one of these high-risk environments, you may be missing alarms, engine problems, coworker warnings and more. An estimated 18% of all manufacturing workers have hearing difficulty (Centers for Disease…
Hearing Protection on the Job: Best Practices for Manufacturing Workers
An estimated 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to dangerous noise levels each year. When you spend too much time around unsafe noise, the tiny hair cells in your ear responsible for sending sound information to the brain can begin to die. If enough of these hair cells die, permanent hearing loss will arise. If…
How Can Farming Damage Your Hearing?
Driving through Katy farmland gives you a pleasant feeling of peaceful and serene nature. Unfortunately, when you get a little closer, farming can produce more noise than you’d initially expect. The biggest culprit behind this noise is farming equipment. How Loud is Farming Equipment? We measure sound in decibels (dB). Extended or repeated exposure to…