3 Simple Steps to Store Your Hearing Aids Safely
Your hearing aids represent a hefty investment in terms of both time and money. Because of this, you’ll want to do everything you can to keep them safe and in working order. One of the best ways to ensure this is to store them safely; we review how below. 1. Stick to a Routine Hearing…
10 Common Signs of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is common, affecting approximately 48 million Americans. It’s also a progressive condition, meaning many people don’t even realize they have it until it has advanced to a stage that isn’t easily treatable. Below are the 10 most common signs of hearing loss to look out for. 1. You Work in a Noisy Environment…
What Is a Hearing Aid Fitting?
Do you frequently mishear people, have trouble communicating when background noise is present or experience difficulty hearing the voices of women or children? If so, it’s important to get a hearing test right away. If your hearing test reveals you have hearing loss, your audiologist will most likely recommend hearing aids as treatment. The next…
When to Replace the Batteries in Your Hearing Aids
Is there anything more frustrating than enjoying a night out with friends when your hearing aid batteries die? To avoid getting caught in this predicament, you have to be prepared. Below we review the types of hearing aid batteries, how often batteries should be replaced and how to make them last longer. Types of Hearing…
Why Is There a Stigma Around Wearing Hearing Aids?
Hearing loss is common, affecting an estimated 48 million people across the nation. Yet despite its prevalence, only about one in five people who could benefit from a hearing aid actually wears one. One suspected reason for this is the stigma around hearing loss and hearing aids. What the Studies Show Not only is there…
Want to Improve Your Balance? Hearing Aids Can Help
Do you ever have difficulty walking in the dark, seem unsteady when walking on uneven ground or feel as though you may fall over when taking a class at Four Seasons Health Club? If you’re experiencing balance problems and have hearing loss, there may be a solution: hearing aids. Is There a Link Between Hearing…
3 Ways Waiting to Get a Hearing Aid Takes a Toll
Hearing loss is common, affecting approximately 48 million people across the nation. But despite its prevalence, only 20% of people who could benefit from treatment actually get a hearing aid. Unfortunately, delaying treatment can have devastating effects on your health and wellbeing, which we overview below. Hearing Loss Increases Your Risk of Dementia According to…
What Are the Symptoms of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss?
Noise-induced hearing loss is common, affecting an estimated 5.2 million young Americans between ages 6-19 and 26 million adults ages 20-69, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Noise-induced hearing loss is also the only type of hearing loss that can be prevented. Below we review what causes noise-induced hearing loss, what…
Hearing Aid Stigma Will Soon Be a Thing of the Past
Because there’s a lot that people don’t know about hearing aids, they can often be stigmatized. This causes people who need hearing aids to avoid treatment. Fortunately, with so much information available about deafness and hearing loss as well as the amazing advancements in hearing aid technology, hearing aid stigma will soon be a thing…
The Life-Changing Benefits of Hearing Aids
When you leave your hearing loss untreated, it impacts more than just your ability to hear and communicate with others; it can affect your physical, mental and emotional health as well. Fortunately, hearing aids can provide incredible benefits for most people who have hearing loss. We review how hearing aids can change your life below….