Noise is an everyday part of life, but prolonged exposure to loud sounds can have lasting consequences for your hearing. Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a common yet preventable condition that occurs when the delicate areas in the inner ear are damaged by excessive noise. Understanding how noise levels are measured and adopting protective habits […]
Here come the dog days of summer again. It’s the time to be outside in the sunshine, at the beach or pool, and enjoying everything the warm weather brings. Just because you are hard of hearing doesn’t mean you can’t savor summer like everyone else. You have one additional responsibility besides wearing sunscreen, and that […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 38 million people in the United States suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects […]
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]
There is one component that is crucial to keeping hearing aids cost effective and that’s the batteries. It is one of the largest financial challenges consumers have to deal with when buying hearing aids because the costs of replacing them can add up fast. Usually the batteries die at the worst time which is even […]
If you are walking around with an old-school ear trumpet in hand, then clearly it’s time for an upgrade. Making that call when you wear conventional hearing aids is trickier, though, so how does one know? You bought your hearing aids ten years ago, and they still get the job done, right? While it may […]
