How Does Hearing Loss Impact Learning in Young People?
Hearing is one of the most important senses when it comes to the learning process. This is because ‘overhearing’ is how children learn the bulk of their vocabulary. Students with hearing loss don’t have the same access to information as their peers, as they cannot overhear as well, even with assistive listening technology. Below we…
What Could the Future of Hearing Aids Hold?
Our brains are truly amazing. From downloading information from books to picking out individual voices somewhere such as Press Start, our brains are able to process information in a way that technology struggles to replicate. While today’s hearing aids have difficulty switching focus from speaker to speaker in a group setting, the hearing aids of…
4 Ways to Be an Ally to People with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss exists on a spectrum. Some have profound or complete hearing loss that doesn’t respond to treatment. Others have mild to moderate cases that may go unnoticed by those around them. Regardless of severity, it’s important to know how to support your family, friends and coworkers with hearing loss. Let’s examine a few of…
How Oticon’s Research Is Improving Hearing Aids
The new Oticon Opn S is the first hearing aid proven to help the brain organize sounds. Below we review a study on the Opn S, including the researchers’ findings. About the Study For the study on how the Oticon Opn S improves hearing, researchers used new EEG test methods to objectively measure how the…
An Audiologist Visit Can Prevent These Common Reasons for Not Wearing Your Hearing Aids
According to research out of the University of Manchester, as many as 20% of people who own hearing aids don’t actually wear them. Furthermore, 30% only wear them some of the time, and 50% wear them most of the time. That adds up to a lot of non-use. If you have a pair of hearing…
How Does Bluetooth Work with Hearing Aids?
It’s easier than ever to use Bluetoothâ„¢ with your hearing aids to connect to your personal electronic devices and improve your listening experience. Bluetooth technology uses high-frequency radio waves to transmit data between electronic devices wirelessly within a short range. It is safe, secure and used in many modern electronic devices such as smartphones, computers,…
Investing in Hearing Aids: What You Need to Know About Warranties
Have you ever forgotten to take your hearing aids out before you got in the shower? Or returned from a hike in Stone State Park only to find out one fell out somewhere along the way? Â If so, you know that hearing aids occasionally need to be repaired or replaced. The good news is your…
If You’re Over 50, Here’s What You Should Know About Sensorineural Hearing Loss
As we get older our risk for hearing loss increases. While many other factors such as noise exposure, certain illnesses and genetic conditions can make a person more predisposed to hearing loss, aging is one of the most common causes of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when there is damage in your…
What to Know Before Buying a Hearing Aid
Left untreated, hearing loss has been linked to a number of social-emotional and health-related concerns, including feelings of loneliness, social isolation, anxiety, depression, falls and even dementia. Fortunately, wearing hearing aids can prevent or delay these conditions. If you’re thinking about buying hearing aids for the first time, you may have a lot of questions….
Happy Holiday Sounds to Listen For
There are so many wonderful things about the holidays. Good food, quality time with your loved ones, and so many different sounds to enjoy. If you have untreated hearing loss you might miss out on some of the best sounds of the season including: Your favorite holiday music or movie Conversations over big family meals…