OTC Hearing Aids: Frequently Asked Questions
March 24, 2023Over-the-counter hearing aids are now more freely available to consumers. Individuals with hearing loss can buy them in retail stores or order them online without needing to visit an audiologist beforehand for a hearing test. However, especially when using a hearing aid for the first time, many consumers have questions about them and how to […]
How To Know What Kind Of Hearing Protection To Use
February 16, 2023If you know you need hearing protection for your workplace or your lifestyle, but you don’t know what hearing protection to choose, you are in the right place. When deciding on the right protection for your hobbies or career, it’s crucial to understand the basic details about these products: The good news is there is […]
Warning Signs You Should Get A Hearing Test
January 19, 2023For most people, getting a hearing test is a general part of life. Everyone at some point will experience some difficulty in hearing for a number of reasons. Avoiding to getting a hearing test when you have difficulty hearing can result in a lower quality of life. Hearing issues can lead to isolation or reduced […]
Should I Get An Over-The-Counter Hearing Aid?
December 14, 2022Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids have garnered more interest in the last few months after a government decision to make hearing aid devices more accessible to the public. While greater accessibility and convenience may seem like a win-win for hearing health, it’s important to understand the shortcomings of this technology and how they differ from a […]
Early Hearing Testing: 5 Reasons It Matters
November 21, 2022When was the last time you visited an audiologist to have your hearing tested? According to professionals, people should visit an audiologist every three to five years to assess their general quality of hearing and take measures to protect their future health. Here is why healthy hearing matters. 1. Better Overall Health The hearing system […]
How Hearing Loss Sneaks Up On You
October 25, 2022Your hearing could disappear in an instant. For instance, if you expose your ears to loud noise. For the majority of people, it happens gradually. Similar to how you think about your eyesight, you can conceive of hearing loss similarly. It’s something that might develop gradually. When it comes to vision, it’s usually very obvious […]
How to Persuade a Loved One to Try Hearing Aids
September 21, 2022Watching a loved one struggle with hearing loss can be pretty difficult for the family. When you lose some or all of your hearing, it will affect how you live your life, what you are able or willing to do, depending on the level of hearing loss that you have. It is thought that over […]
Explaining Hearing Loss to Your Loved Ones
August 18, 2022Talking about hearing loss with a loved one can be tricky to bring up. It is only natural that you want what is best for them and making sure they can hear what is going on and understand the world the way they once did is something you can help them with. The last thing […]
3 High-Tech Features of Modern Hearing Aids
July 27, 2022Hearing aids have come a long way since they were first developed in 1913. As technology advances, so do the technology and electronics available for use within hearing aids. Gone are the days of the big and bulky hearing aids of the 70’s and 80’s. These days hearing aids are sleeker and more discreet and offer […]
What are the Most Common Hearing Aid Repairs?
June 24, 2022If you use hearing aids, it is vital that you take good care of them to ensure they work optimally and stay in good condition for as long as possible. This will ensure they last a long time and provide you with their intended results. If you have been using hearing aids for a long […]