Understanding the Different Types of Hearing Aids
Much like trying to pick the perfect pastry when visiting Sugar Bakeshop, deciding on the perfect hearing aids can feel overwhelming. There are so many models to choose from, it can be difficult to figure out which one will best meet your needs and preferences. While your audiologist will walk with you during every step…
PSAPs Vs. Hearing Aids
If you’ve been researching treatment options for your hearing loss, you may have found a lot of information about both hearing aids and personal sound amplification products (PSAPs). Both types of devices are meant to help you hear better, so deciding which is right for your unique hearing loss can be tricky. While it’s best…
6 To-Do’s Before Buying Your First Hearing Aid
On average, people with hearing loss wait seven to 10 years to actually seek treatment for the condition. If you’ve been suspecting you have hearing loss and are finally ready to address it and improve your communication, health and quality of life, be sure to do these six things first. 1. Get a Hearing Test…
Do I Need Hearing Aids?
Losing your hearing – much like going gray – doesn’t happen overnight. Because hearing loss is a progressive condition, many people are unaware they have it until it has advanced beyond a stage that can be easily treated. But even if you feel like your hearing is fine, if you struggle to talk on the…
Understanding Auditory Deprivation
If we asked you what the consequences of untreated hearing loss are, you’d probably list things like trouble communicating, difficulty talking on the phone, relationship strain and social withdrawal. And if you did, you would be 100% correct. But there are many other ways hearing loss can affect your quality of life – one is…
Does Hearing Loss Affect Memory?
When you consider the consequences of untreated hearing loss, what do you think of? Many would mention difficulty having conversations in background noise, trouble hearing TV shows, straining to talk on the phone and problems hearing the high-pitch voices of women and children. Research shows that hearing loss can affect more than just your communication…
Does Hearing Loss Impact Mental Acuity?
You’ve probably heard the term “mental acuity” used in conversations about ageing and the elderly. In laymen’s terms, mental acuity may also be referred to as “sharpness of mind,” but it’s a little more complicated than that and involves factors including memory, focus and comprehension. Studies have shown that untreated hearing loss can, in fact,…
Start 2021 with Healthy Hearing
The New Year is a time for a fresh start. Many of us set self-improvement goals around this time of year, especially when it comes to making healthy choices. This year, we’re challenging you to make 2021 the year you make positive steps to care for your hearing health. Left untreated, hearing loss can lead…
How to Virtually Celebrate the Holidays with Hearing Loss
This year’s holidays look a lot different than in previous years. While the CDC recommends limiting travel and avoiding gathering in large groups, there are still ways to stay connected and enjoy the warm smiles of those you love most. If you have hearing loss, it may make it slightly harder to celebrate virtually, which…
Can Cardio Help Your Hearing?
Regular cardiovascular exercise has many benefits, including lowering blood pressure, regulating blood sugar, reducing asthma symptoms, reducing chronic pain, aiding sleep, regulating weight, strengthening the immune system, boosting your mood and improving cognitive performance. But that’s not all it’s good for. Many are surprised to learn that regular cardio can help preserve your hearing health….