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…
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…