Few jobs, careers, and life choices are less selfless or more honorable than those who choose to defend us and our country by joining the military. We care deeply about each and every one of the men and women who have chosen to enlist in the armed forces. We all know that veterans have paid an extremely high price for …
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention projects that 40 million U.S. adults ages 20 to 79 have NIHL. The good news is that unlike some forms of hearing loss, NIHL can be avoided by understanding when you are at risk for it and modifying your behaviors. Understanding the effects of this condition and how to prevent it can improve the …
If you are part of the workforce and deal with some sort of hearing loss, you are not alone. In the United States, hearing loss is the third-most common chronic physical condition. It is estimated that 12% of the U.S. workforce has hearing difficulty and about 24% is caused by occupational exposure. Hearing loss caused by exposure at work is …
Now that Summer is in full swing, many of us are starting to think of travel plans. Traveling can be equally exhausting as well as exhilarating. It’s a wonderful treat to go to new places or reconnect with old friends and family, but overall, it will undoubtedly go smoother when you are prepared. If you use hearing aids, then this …
The sense of hearing is an important way we safely navigate roads while driving. Hearing sharpens spatial awareness and alertness which is critical for your safety and the safety of others. Being able to readily identify hazards, emergencies, and car troubles that may develop on the road are all essential aspects of driving that hearing facilitates. This includes being able …
It is important to know that there is an adjustment period with hearing aids. Unlike a pair of glasses that instantly enhance your vision, it takes the auditory system time to adjust to hearing in new ways. You will likely experience sounds that you haven’t heard in quite some time. The brain has to get familiar with processing these new …
Having an appointment for a hearing consultation and fitting on the horizon is exciting! This is a major step in transforming your hearing health and overall quality of life. It is important to think about the questions you have about hearing loss and hearing aids so that you can gain a greater understanding of your health and best ways to …
“I used to worry about my dad. I live out of state and call home weekly. On the phone, Dad did not seem like himself. He was aloof and sometimes unresponsive. I used to worry that he wasn’t following me on the phone or participating at family gatherings because of memory loss, dementia, or something else. But surely enough, once …
If you’re selecting hearing aids for the first time, the number of choices may seem daunting. There are so many styles to choose from, and the array of programs and features is overwhelming. Don’t let the options scare you! Here are a few tips for selecting new hearing aids that will have you enjoying communication, hearing all the little sounds …
With the advent of social media, communication nowadays can occur in an instant. But the spoken word is still stuck at a finite speed, and it takes a wide range of social, physical, and emotional abilities to connect with someone IRL (in real life). Despite the increased effort involved, studies have also found face-to-face communication to be the most rewarding …
