Hearing Aids Help You Stay Independent
Approximately 8.5% of adults aged 55 to 64 have disabling hearing loss. The rate increases to 50% by the age of 75 and over. Many of the side effects of hearing loss can adversely affect your life. Adverse effects common in many cases of hearing loss include poor understanding of speech sounds, decreased background awareness,…
What Kind of Hearing Aid Technology Is Right for You?
Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from the use of hearing aids. The small but powerful devices help improve communication and spatial awareness, manage tinnitus symptoms and more. If you decide to begin your hearing aid treatment, you may feel overwhelmed by all the new information. There are many different hearing aid styles and…
What Are Your Hearing Loss Treatment Options?
More than 1.5 billion people (nearly 20% of the global population) live with some degree of hearing loss. If you are experiencing hearing loss, your treatment options will vary based on several factors including but not limited to: Degree of hearing loss Underlying cause Type of hearing loss Lifestyle Treating your hearing loss can help…
How Hearing Aids Can Help Improve Your Golf Game
Whether you’re new to the sport or have spent years honing your swing, golf can be a fun and healthy hobby that can be enjoyed at any age. Many factors are important when it comes to playing a successful round of golf, including having optimal hearing. If you’re one of the 28.8 million adults in…
Great Reasons to Get Hearing Aids
Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from the use of hearing aids. The small but powerful devices can provide countless benefits to your life, including but not limited to: Tinnitus management Hearing protection Easier communication Reduced stress Let’s look at these benefits a little more closely to help you understand how hearing aids can…
How Can Potassium Affect Hearing Health?
Potassium is a vital nutrient that helps maintain normal fluid levels in our cells and plays a role in everything from lowering your blood pressure to keeping your bones healthy and strong. Some research has suggested that healthy levels of potassium protect your hearing health. Higher Levels of Potassium May Reduce Hearing Loss Risk A…
Can Sleep Apnea Affect Hearing?
When you think of common causes of hearing loss, the first ones to come to mind are probably loud noise exposure and aging. A lesser-known potential cause of hearing loss is sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a partial or complete collapse of the upper airway during sleep. Symptoms may include but are not limited to:…
When is it Time to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids?
Hearing aids are an incredible tool for millions of people with hearing loss. In fact, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, nearly “28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids.” While hearing aids can help you hear better in any environment, like all technology, there comes a time…
Should You Wear Your Hearing Aids All the Time?
If you are new to hearing aids, you may be wondering if you should wear them all the time. The short answer? Yes! (With a few caveats.) It is important to wear your hearing aids during your waking hours. Even if you are reading a book or engaging in another quiet activity where you think…
How To Stay Active with Hearing Aids
Staying physically active is an important part of staying healthy and connected, as is treating your hearing loss! Both of these are especially important as we age. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), “Nearly 25% of those aged 65 to 74 and 50% of those who are 75 and…