How To Tell People About Your Hearing Aids
If you wear hearing aids, you’re not alone. In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid. However, even though it’s common, telling new people that you have hearing loss and wear hearing aids can feel a little daunting. Let’s go…
How to Make the Most of Hearing Aids on Windy Days
Windy days can be a real pain for hearing aid users. Let’s go over a few ways that you can minimize the effects of wind when wearing your hearing aids. Why Wind Causes Problems for Hearing Aids When you’re out on a windy day, taking a stroll through Wescott Park or another one of South…
Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Pair of Hearing Aids
According to a 2022 article published in the National Library of Medicine, “Worldwide, the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that over 5% of people have disabling hearing loss, defined as a hearing deficit of 40 dB in the better hearing ear in adults and a hearing loss exceeding 30 dB in the better hearing ear in…
How Hearing Aids Can Help You Feel More Connected at Events
Going to public events like concerts or church services when you have hearing loss can be a stressful and even disappointing experience. You may feel as though your listening difficulties prevent you from fully connecting and immersing yourself in whatever is happening. Even those who use hearing aids may struggle. In 2019, the Centers for…
How to Avoid Social Isolation When You Have Hearing Loss
One of the biggest risks of untreated hearing loss is social isolation. If you’re socially withdrawn for long enough, not only can this lead to depression, it can also contribute to dementia. This is why it’s important to seek treatment for hearing loss early and avoid being socially isolated. We review tips for this below….
If Your Hearing Aid Is Giving You a Headache, It May Need to Be Adjusted
If you’re one of the millions of adults aged 45 and older who wear hearing aids, you know how helpful they can be in treating your hearing loss and keeping you connected to the world around you. However, from time to time, your device may need to be adjusted to address any issues and make…
These Hobbies Require Hearing Protection
Hobbies are a great way to bring joy into our lives and keep us engaged. However, it’s important to always be safe when engaging in any activity, and for some hobbies that means protecting our hearing health. Let’s look at the dangers of loud noise exposure, as well as a few popular hobbies that require…
How To Navigate a Party With Hearing Aids
Whether it’s a work event, a family reunion, or celebrating a friend’s birthday somewhere like Graze Restaurant it seems as though there’s a different social event every week. Considering that 7.1% of adults over the age of 45 use hearing aids, many may be wondering how to navigate these parties while wearing hearing aids. Thankfully,…
How Hearing Aids Increase Brain Activity
There are countless good reasons to treat your hearing loss. Using hearing aids has been shown to increase your confidence in social situations, help you focus while at work and make it easier to enjoy a meal with loved ones at Hemingway’s Bistro. Research has shown that an additional benefit of hearing aids is that…
How to Prepare for a Hearing Test
If you’ve scheduled an upcoming hearing test, congratulations! You’re one step closer to hearing well in your favorite places, like Joe Riley Waterfront Park. You may be wondering if there’s anything you can do to prepare for this test. You don’t have to study, but we recommend doing the following: List Your Symptoms As part…