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…
Celebrate National Speech-Language-Hearing Month With Hearing Loss Education
Hearing loss affects an estimated 15% of U.S. adults.[1] Although hearing loss is common, many people don’t realize that they’re living with it until it starts to severely impact their lives. ASHA’s National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, celebrated every May, is one excellent opportunity to learn a little more about the condition to help you identify and…
How Hearing Aids Enrich Your Birding Adventures
There are a lot of birds to find around Katy, and as many as 11,131 species to find around the globe. If you’re an avid birder, that means 11,131 species you could see and hear with your own eyes and ears. For those with hearing loss, part of the birding experience depends on the help…
Helpful Communication Techniques for Loud Workplaces
Everybody’s workplace is different. Some people are constantly surrounded by construction noise or a flurry of coworkers making sales calls, while others work from the quiet comfort of their office or home. If you fall into that former group, you might have noticed that communicating in a busy environment can be tricky—especially if you or…
Are Rechargeable or Disposable Battery Hearing Aids Right for Me?
After getting a hearing loss diagnosis, you’ll need to pick out a set of hearing aids that match your needs. One factor to consider is whether to get devices with rechargeable or disposable batteries. Let’s look at a few things to consider to help you make your decision. Battery Life When you buy a new…
Don’t Let Hearing Aid Myths Hold You Back
We’ve all heard those common sayings that turn out not to be true. Like “We eat eight spiders a year” or “Hearing aids make you look old.” That first myth, while unnerving to hear, is easy to shake off when you learn it isn’t true. The idea that hearing aids make you look old, however,…
The Link Between Hearing Loss and Balance
Most people are aware that hearing loss can disrupt clear communication and impair background awareness, but fewer understand its impact on balance. How Does Hearing Relate To Balance? Your hearing and balance organs live in the inner ear: How Can Hearing Damage Affect Balance? Because the hearing and balance organs sit so close together, damage…
How To Have Clearer Conversations During Holiday Gatherings
Everybody celebrates Thanksgiving a little differently. Whether you enjoy a meal at Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille or a lively gathering at home, you want every person to feel included in the holiday cheer—regardless of their hearing loss. If you’re planning a larger get-together, here are a few tips to help everyone communicate more easily. 1….
Holiday Shopping With Hearing Loss: Practical Tips for a Stress-Free Experience
The holidays bring plenty of cheer, but also plenty of noise. Between busy crowds, clattering carts, festive music and constant chatter, stores can quickly become an overwhelming listening environment. For the more than 10% of Americans living with hearing loss, that can make what should be a celebratory outing feel more like a challenge. With…
Hearing Aids and Your Beauty Routine
Your beauty routine helps you feel polished and ready for the day. Whether it’s your morning skincare, applying makeup, styling your hair or a weekly manicure and pedicure, these rituals help you look and feel your best. But if you wear hearing aids, it’s just as important to think about their protection. How Can My…