How to Get the Most Out of Your Hearing Aids This Year
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “Among adults aged 70 and older with hearing loss who could benefit from hearing aids, fewer than one in three (30 percent) has ever used them. Even fewer adults aged 20 to 69 (approximately 16 percent) who could benefit from wearing hearing aids have…
Solutions for Common Hearing Aid Side Effects
According to the findings of a 2019 study published in the Journal of the America Academy of Audiology, “Although a large number of adults with hearing loss who use hearing aids experience some degree of negative side effects, those effects tend to be mild.” If side effects are causing you not to want to wear…
Tips for Holiday Travel with Hearing Aids
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders estimates that, “Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing.” This means, if you experience hearing loss, you’re far from alone this holiday season. For those traveling with hearing aids, it can be an especially stressful experience. Fortunately, there…
How to Adjust to Hearing Your Own Voice with Hearing Aids
If you’re new to hearing aids, there’s a lot you have to learn, including how to get used to the sound of your own voice. In fact, according to one study published in Trends in Hearing, “Dissatisfaction with the sound of one’s own voice is common among hearing-aid users.” We review how to get used…
A Guide To Hearing Aid Controls
Hearing aids can be a game-changing investment for people with hearing loss. They can give you renewed confidence in your ability to communicate with others and navigate through the world and can even benefit your health. Different hearing aids come with a variety of different controls, which can be confusing to new users. Let’s take…
Learn About the History of the Hearing Aid for Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing aids are an incredibly popular and life-changing device. In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 7.1% of the population aged 45 and over used a hearing aid. Modern hearing aids are worlds apart from their earliest incarnations. However, they wouldn’t be what they are today without the ingenuity of people…
Get into the Spooky Spirit with Hearing Aids
Halloween is approaching quickly, which means it is time to start thinking about what costume you’re going to be wearing. If you use hearing aids, you may even consider making them part of your costume or decorating them so that they stand out. Hearing aid stigma is becoming a thing of the past, and by…
What Should I Do if I Don’t Like My Hearing Aids?
If you’ve recently decided to try hearing aids and are finding that you don’t like using them, don’t fear. There are many common issues that first-time hearing aid users face that have simple solutions to help improve their listening experience. Common Hearing Aid Complaints Discomfort Research has shown that discomfort is one of the more…
How to Enjoy a Day on the Beach with Hearing Aids
Is there any summer activity more refreshing and relaxing than traveling to the beach? If you’re headed somewhere tropical this summer and you’re one of the 16% of adults ages 20 to 69 who wears hearing aids, be sure to follow our tips to make the most of your trip while keeping your devices safe….
What Is Mixed Hearing Loss & How Is It Treated?
If you’re one of the 48 million Americans with hearing loss, it’s important to seek treatment right away. Left untreated, hearing loss is associated with anxiety, depression, falls and even dementia. If you have a type of hearing loss known as mixed hearing loss, treatment may not be straightforward. Below we review what mixed hearing…