Hearing loss is one of the leading chronic health issues impacting Americans, with roughly one in eight people over the age of 12 showing signs of hearing loss in both ears. Among one the lesser-known effects of the hearing loss that often comes with age are a heightened risk of depression. This is an important aspect of the whole hearing …
The average lifespan of hearing aids is between three and seven years. This is, of course, an average, and we can expect outliers to happen. There are so many influencing factors that make up the equation of when your hearing aids will need to be replaced. How often were they worn? What moisture levels were they exposed to? Were daily …
Remember pulling out a map before a road trip to plan your route? You might even have fond memories of this tradition. But it’s unlikely you’ve used a paper map for years, now that the easiest and most relied upon technology for driving to an unfamiliar place is available via the map app right on your smartphone. It’s easy to …
The hearing aid market is virtually unrecognizable today compared to what was available to aid in hearing health decades ago. We can thank the computer revolution for much of that progress. As industries boomed with technological advances, hearing aid manufacturers were quick to integrate advancements into their products. Many of the hearing aids we choose from today are like tiny, …
If you have hearing loss, there’s a good chance you’re using hearing aids to get through your days. Hearing aids are potent tools for receiving, amplifying, and processing sound. Hearing aids, like other electronic equipment, have benefited from technological breakthroughs and are now more innovative than ever. But there are other technologies that, when used in conjunction with a hearing …
If you have been diagnosed with hearing loss, the graph you get that shows your results can say a lot about how your hearing issues are configured. Not only can it show us what specific frequencies of sound you find challenging, but it will also indicate whether your hearing loss exists in one ear (unilateral hearing loss) or both ears …
When you think hearing aids, you might initially think about the old clunky hearing aids from many years ago, that sit behind the ear and hum when you get too close to someone. Nobody wants to be stuck with this kind of hearing aid, and the good news is, you’re not going ever to have to. In the last few …
We are constantly juggling our devices these days as we equip ourselves with mobiles, laptops, and tablets. One of the challenges we face as our handheld and portable electronics become part of our daily ensemble is to keep them charged! Travelers and commuters are constantly seeking recharging ports and many of us fear that dreaded “Battery low” pop up message …
Looking forward to an upcoming vacation? With or without hearing aids, traveling can be stressful. Keep in mind the following tips for traveling with hearing loss for your much-needed escape from the daily grind and get the most out of your journey! Your destination Location is everything, whether you are in a busy city or a beach town. Check if …