If you are on the path to getting new hearing aids, congratulations! These devices will improve your life in many ways, not the least in your enjoyment of the sounds you have been missing for so long. Of course, hearing aids make it possible to hear what others have to say in conversations, which many consider to be the most …
Did you know that close to 2.5 billion people are predicted to have some kind of hearing disorder by 2050? Or that hearing disorders are among the most common sensory processing disorders, affecting more than 1 in 10 Americans. Though people of all ages can have hearing loss disorders, those between 60 and 70 years old are more likely to …
The wheel of technology keeps rolling ever forward, and it’s the same with the hearing aid industry. Hearing aids can do more and more than we thought they could. Part of this is that the digital technological revolution has made it possible to put more power and nuance into smaller, more modern designs. The revolution in technology Looking …
Many people with hearing loss could gain from hearing aids but aren’t taking advantage of them. Figures from the National Center on Deafness and Other Communication Disabilities show that only 16 percent of those 20-69 who need hearing aids are currently using them. But they are missing out. Correctly fitted and programmed, hearing aids could make a massive difference to …
Tinnitus is a condition that causes a ringing in the ears. Without any external input. Tinnitus noises differ from person to person; they are unique “”head sounds.”” A surge of air, a roar, a clicking, cracking, pop, whistling, or, in some rare occasions, music has been experienced. Tinnitus affects some people for only a few minutes, while others with chronic …
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 …
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 …
