How to Choose Hearing Aids
Hearing loss affects about one out of every five Charleston residents to a certain degree. The good news? The majority of patients can be helped with hearing aids. Choosing from the many different kinds that are available can feel overwhelming, but don’t worry—we’ve got some tips to help simplify the process. How common is hearing…
Hearing Aids Do More Than Aid Hearing
If you suffer from hearing loss in Charleston—and roughly 27,000 of you do, according to estimates—then chances are, you’re already familiar with hearing aids. These devices do a fantastic job helping you reconnect with friends and loved ones, allowing you to enjoy your favorite activities and helping to prevent many of the negative health effects…
Hearing Aids + Heat: A Not-so-Winning Combination
Summer’s here, which means backyard barbecues, a dash through the sprinkler, stargazing on a warm night and other outdoor activities that are impossible to enjoy during the winter months in Mount Pleasant. While all that sunshine brightens our spirits and amps up the fun factor, it poses a danger to hearing aids. Hot Weather Can…
Tips for Traveling with Hearing Loss
Even the most ardent South Carolina lovers will occasionally feel the desire to get away. For residents of Summerville, the lure of the open road may be impossible to resist. Perhaps you want to escape the blistering summer heat for a few days, take the kids on a memorable family vacation like the Griswolds did,…
The History of Hearing Aids
Think hearing aids are a new invention, created in Moncks Corner just to treat baby boomers and those of the greatest generation? Think again. Hearing loss has been a problem since the beginning, and when there is a problem there are often people actively trying to solve it. For many years, individuals with hearing loss…
What Can Hearing Aids Do for You? Plenty!
It is estimated that about twenty percent of people have some degree of hearing loss in Charleston. A hearing impairment presents many challenges to your everyday life, but there is a silver lining: nine out of 10 people with hearing loss benefit from the use of hearing aids. There are plenty of reasons why hearing…