What Is a Hearing Aid Fitting?
If your hearing test reveals you have hearing loss that could be treated with the use of hearing aids, the next step is the hearing aid selection and fitting. Below we review how this process works. Hearing Aid Selection The results of your hearing test are plotted on an audiogram, which is a visual representation…
Working It Out: How Exercise Can Affect Hearing
Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your overall physical, mental and emotional health, and that includes your hearing health. So next time you’re enjoying the greenery at James County Island Park you can take comfort in the fact that you’re not just keeping your heart healthy, you’re protecting your hearing…
Have You Considered Rechargeable Hearing Aids?
So much goes into figuring out what hearing aids are right for you, and we want to make sure you have all the information needed to help make that decision. One newer option to consider is rechargeable hearing aids. As the name suggests these are hearing aids that use rechargeable batteries as opposed to standard…
Want to Improve Your Balance? Hearing Aids May Help
Do you have a hard time balancing in a dark room or find yourself stumbling when trying to work out at Hylo Fitness? Do you also have hearing loss? If so, these conditions may be linked. Fortunately, seeking treatment and wearing hearing aids may improve both your hearing and your balance. The Link Between Hearing…
How Summer Weather Can Impact Your Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are essential medical devices that connect you to your loved ones and the world around you, which is why it’s important to protect them from harsh summer weather and the activities you enjoy to stay cool. Below we review the greatest risks summer poses for your hearing aids and how to keep them…
Helpful Tips for Cleaning Earwax Out of Your Hearing Aid
While earwax serves the important purpose of trapping earwax and bacteria as well as keeping the ear canal from drying out, it can also be troublesome when it becomes impacted in your hearing aids. Below we review all the steps you can take to remove earwax from the different parts of your hearing aid. Invest…
How Do I Customize My Hearing Aid Settings?
Today’s hearing aids offer incredible features such as Bluetooth connectivity, rechargeability, telecoils and more. Many of today’s devices also have automatic programming capabilities, meaning your hearing aid can adjust the settings on its own based on your environment. Below we review how these automatic programs work, what types of programs are available and what kinds…
How to Choose the Right Hearing Aid for Your Lifestyle
Do you have trouble having conversations on the phone, turn up the volume on the TV much more than your family likes and have trouble communicating with the staff at Laurel? If so, it may be time for a hearing aid. Hearing aids come in a vast variety of styles with many possible features from…
Accidental Injuries Increase with Untreated Hearing Loss
Hearing loss increases your chance of developing anxiety, depression and even cognitive decline. But did you know that it can also increase your risk of an accidental injury? We explore this connection below. What the Research Shows A study by researchers Hossein Mahboubi, M.D., MPH, Harrison Lin, M.D. and Neil Bhattacharyya, M.D., published in May…
Most Common Hearing Aid Problems & How to Prevent Them
Hearing aids are designed to survive the rugged environment of your ear, as they are subjected to earwax, sweat and oils from skin and hair on a daily basis. However, just because they’re built to last doesn’t mean they don’t sometimes become damaged. Below are some of the most common hearing aid problems and how…
