Can Audiobooks Help You Process Speech After Hearing Loss?
It can be hard to find time to read when your schedule is packed with things like work, school, household chores and time with friends and family. Swapping the occasional hardcover for an audiobook you can listen to on the go is one way to meet your reading goal and, if you’re among the 15%…
Correcting Four Common Misconceptions About Hearing Aids
Approximately 13% of people over the age of 12[1] have hearing loss. Despite its prevalence, many people avoid seeking treatment for hearing loss. Often, that hesitation comes from outdated ideas about what hearing aids look like, how they work and who can benefit from them. Let’s take a look at some common hearing aid myths…
How Can Older Adults Stay Social Despite Hearing Loss?
When we’re kids, school provides an easy way to meet new people and make friends. As we get older, those built-in friend-making opportunities slowly fade, and meeting new people gets harder and harder. By the time we retire, it can feel almost impossible to form those same strong bonds you did when playing with other…
How Can Motorcyclists Protect Their Hearing?
Being able to weave through traffic and park easily are just two of the perks of driving a motorcycle. If you love to hit the open road on your bike, don’t forget to take a few precautions to ensure your next ride doesn’t end in hearing loss or tinnitus. Noise Sources on a Motorcycle Ride…
Navigating Noisy Environments When You Have Hearing Loss
Noisy environments are a common part of everyday life, whether you’re at a crowded party or grabbing an after-work drink at Bender’s Bar & Grill. For many people, the noise is just part of the atmosphere. For those with hearing loss, however, it can make holding a conversation extremely difficult. Why Hearing Loss Makes Noisy…
How to Keep Your Hearing Aids Safe and Sound This Summer
Summer is a time for adventure, but it also presents a unique set of challenges for hearing aid users. Between high temperatures, water exposure and everyday summer essentials like sunscreen, your devices need a little extra attention to keep them clean and working properly. A little foresight can go a long way in ensuring your…
How Hearing Aids Help You During Work Meetings
Depending on your job and the day you’re having, a work meeting can either be a nice break or a bit of a slog. Regardless of where your next meeting fits on that scale, hearing aids can help make it easier to keep up. Two Practical Hearing Aid Benefits for Work Meetings Hearing aids collect,…
Tips for Traveling With Hearing Aids
An estimated 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from hearing aids.[1] The amplified sound these advanced devices provide can make every part of your life a little easier—including your vacation! Let’s look at a few tips you can use to care for and take advantage of your devices while traveling to your vacation destination. Packing…
How To Celebrate National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
Each May, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) celebrates National Speech-Language-Hearing Month. Let’s look at a couple of ways you can celebrate the month in style. Raise Awareness Hearing loss affects more than 10% of people in the United States. Despite how prevalent hearing loss is, most people don’t know they have it right away, but…
How To Use Your Hearing Aids Effectively in Noisy Environments
When you get a new piece of tech, whether a smartphone, a laptop or hearing aids, you take some time to learn how to use it. With a new pair of hearing aids, part of that process is learning how to use them effectively in noisy environments. How Loud Environments Affect the Way You Use…