As we get older, we all recognize that hearing loss and particular mental health challenges can get worse despite a healthy, active lifestyle. And a strong link between the two has been discovered by scientists which should never be dismissed. So keep that hearing aid turned on. Depression is two times as likely in individuals […]
We’ve all experienced that itch that seemed impossible to scratch. Alright, there are two ways to consider it: First, you consider something you always wanted to do in life but so far you haven’t got around to (skydiving, for example). Or, if you’re a little less of a romantic, you think about that spot on […]
Musicians rock. They bring so much happiness to our lives with their performances. The drawback is that music is pretty much always loud, in fact, many people like it better that way. The musicians themselves are at an even greater danger of hearing damage since they are exposed to loud music nearly every day. Whether […]
Have you avoided the calls from friends, family, and co-workers to finally get a hearing aid? Are you feeling like your hearing loss is not that bad right now and purchasing a hearing aid isn’t worth it? If your hearing keeps getting worse, it could cost you as much as $30,000 each year, even if […]
Even when it’s fairly mild, hearing loss can have a huge impact on your life. There will be a significant change in the way you communicate with family, friends, and coworkers. It can become a challenge to accomplish daily tasks such as going shopping. But that doesn’t mean it has to be all doom and […]
Every instance of hearing loss is unique You should not expect your experience with impaired hearing to be exactly the same as somebody else who might have the same hearing loss condition. Each case of hearing loss is unique. While you might be able to relate to somebody else with hearing loss, remember that your […]
There are other symptoms of a cold that are less common than the well known runny nose. One kind of cold you don’t frequently hear about is the one that moves into one or more ears. While you may generally consider colds as harmless, here’s why this ear-related cold symptom should never be ignored. What […]
You’ve been avoiding calling us to see if you need hearing aids, but you’ve finally decided it’s time. You have been resisting this like so many other people. But the stress of living life without being able to hear has finally become too hard to ignore. So it’s a bit discouraging when you’re at the […]
If you have a partner with neglected hearing loss, you realize that getting their attention can be… a struggle. First, you try to say their name. You say “Greg”, but you get no answer because you used an indoor volume level. You try saying Greg’s name a little louder and still no reply. So you […]
Congrats! You’ve just become the proud owner of hearing aids – a great piece of modern technology. But new hearing aid owners will wish somebody had told them certain things, just like with any new technology. Let’s assess how a new hearing aid user can eliminate the 9 most common hearing aid errors. 1. Not […]