How To Make Sure Your Hearing Aids Stay in Place
There are several things to adjust to when you start wearing hearing aids—including making sure they stay in place. While they should usually remain in your ears without an issue, poor fit, moisture and sweat or movement may cause them to fall out. At , we recommend the following tips to help your devices remain…
How Tinnitus Impacts Musicians
If you are a musician dealing with tinnitus, you are not alone. Though studies vary, it’s estimated that anywhere between 30% and 50% of music professionals have tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. This condition can be particularly bothersome for musicians since they are already heavily in tune with sounds and frequencies. How Musicians Protect…
Hearing Aids & Babies: The First 6 Months
In 2000, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program was established to ensure children with hearing loss receive the support they need as early as possible. This initiative focuses on the early identification of hearing issues and provides a structured timeline for intervention, including: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…
Keep your Hearing Aids in the Best Shape This Winter
Along with the holidays, winter is also the season of chilly weather. As the temperatures become cooler outside, consider the following steps to protect your hearing devices. Make Sure They Stay Dry Winter is a damper season, and moisture can damage your hearing aids. Prolonged exposure to water or condensation can result in: Keep Your…
Why is My Hearing Aid Whistling?
If you wear hearing aids, you might have encountered an unexpected whistling sound from time to time. This noise, known as “feedback,” can occur for several reasons. Feedback can happen while inserting or removing your hearing aids or, less conveniently, during times when you’re concentrating. While occasional feedback is usually harmless, frequent whistling could indicate…
What is the Connection Between ADHD and Hearing Loss in Children?
If your child is having trouble focusing or completing tasks at school, it might be worth considering an evaluation for a potential learning disorder like attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as well as hearing loss. These two conditions can often be confused with one another because they share several overlapping symptoms. Below, we explore the connection…
How to Prevent Hearing Loss in the Workplace
Hearing loss in the workplace can be a significant concern in many industries, especially those with high noise levels. Even in quieter workplaces, prolonged exposure to moderate noise can still impact hearing over time. Workers and employers can prevent hearing loss and lower the risk of noise-induced hearing loss at work by understanding and minimizing…
Overcoming Hearing Aid Hesitation: Tips for Consistent Use
Hearing aids are technologically advanced devices that collect and amplify sound at specific frequencies to make hearing and communication easier for the wearer. Despite their benefits, only 16% of people between 16 and 69 years old who need a hearing aid wear one. If you or someone you know has a hearing aid but doesn’t…
Celebrate Audiology Awareness Month: Protect Your Hearing
Every October, the American Academy of Audiology highlights the importance of hearing health during Audiology Awareness Month. It’s a great time to learn more about hearing loss and what you can do to protect yourself. While you’re out enjoying the crisp autumn air and the vibrant colors of the season, take a moment to prioritize…
Maximizing Comfort With Your New Hearing Aids
For many people, hearing aids are life-changing, opening up a world of clearer conversations and better background awareness. Despite their benefits, only 16% of people aged 20 to 69 who need hearing aids actually use them. One reason people hesitate to try hearing aids is that they worry they’ll find their devices uncomfortable. While adjusting…