Denial is a typical first response. My loved one must be just making it seem as if their hearing loss is worse than it actually is. She’s too young to need a hearing aid. Maybe, it’s become a joke between both of you. Your loved one constantly asks you to speak up. It’s just a […]
Finally, it’s summer!! That means it’s time to get out and enjoy all the exciting experiences that the season has to provide. But before you hit the beach, the concert, or the backyard barbecue, don’t forget to take care of your hearing. When you’re out appreciating summer, remember that your hearing can be harmed by […]
Remember when you used to be able to get those gallon buckets of ice cream at the grocery store? A whole gallon of ice cream, yum! But as you grow up, you begin to get a little more particular. You begin opting for the more specialized ice cream: the Turkey Hill, the Tillamook, the Ben […]
If you are walking around with an old-school ear trumpet in hand than clearly, it’s time for an upgrade. Making that call when you wear conventional hearing aids is trickier, though, so how does one know? You bought your hearing aids ten years ago, and they still get the job done, right? While it may […]
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]
There is one component that is crucial to keeping hearing aids cost effective and that’s the batteries. It is one of the largest financial challenges consumers have to deal with when buying hearing aids because the costs of replacing them can add up fast. Usually the batteries die at the worst time which is even […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 38 million people in the United States suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects […]
