If you aren’t very wealthy, a car really isn’t an impulse buy. So a great deal of research is most likely the first step you take. You have a good look at things like gas mileage, overall price, and customer reviews. (You’re on Google a lot.) This level of research is logical! For most individuals […]
Millions of years ago, the world was quite a bit different. This steamy, volcano-laden landscape is where the long-necked Diplacusis roamed. Thanks to its really long neck and tail, Diplacusis was so big that it was afraid of no predator. Actually, the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period is known as Diplodocus. Diplacusis is a […]
It’s a common first reaction – denial. Of course, my loved one’s hearing loss isn’t as advanced as it seems. She’s too young to need a hearing aid. Perhaps, it’s become a joke between the two of you. Your loved one constantly asks you to speak up. You joke about it like it’s just a […]
Summer has finally arrived! This summer season has a lot of fun. But before you hit the beach, the concert, or the backyard cookout, don’t forget to take care of your hearing. When you’re out enjoying summer, do keep in mind that your hearing can be damaged by loud noises. So it’s important to take […]
Remember when you used to be able to find those gallon buckets of ice cream at the grocery store? An entire gallon of ice cream, yum! But you start to become more specific in your taste as you mature. You start going for the more specialized ice cream: the Turkey Hill, the Tillamook, the Ben […]
When you take a shower, always remember to clean your ears. It’s difficult not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Maybe when you were a child you even remember your parents telling you to do it. That’s the type of memory that can take you back to simpler times as you wrap yourself in […]
Do you know what a cyborg is? You likely imagine a half human, half machine when you think about cyborgs, especially if you love science fiction movies (the human condition is often cleverly portrayed with these characters). Hollywood cyborgs can seem extremely outlandish. But the reality is that, technically, anybody who wears a pair of […]
You take good care of your hearing aids. When you go to bed, you always put them comfortably on the charger and you clean them daily. But you get pretty distressed when your hearing aids suddenly stop working the way they used to. Fortunately, there are a few measures you can take to diagnose the […]
If you’re still using your older hearing aids, they might be better than no hearing aids, but they also may be costing you in some ways. Within the last few years, hearing aid technology has made substantial advancements. It’s changed to digital from analog, for one thing, and there are features today that weren’t even […]
Assistive listening devices and hearing aids can be utilized to treat the common condition of hearing loss. But hearing loss is often neglected and untreated. For individuals with hearing loss, this can bring about feelings of social-isolation and depression. It can also lead to a breakdown in personal and professional relationships, which itself contributes to […]
