Fireworks, lawn mowers, air shows, outdoor concerts, and barking dogs are just a few of the reasons most of us consider summer to be the noisiest time of year. What we might not realize is that winter provides its own...
Stay Connected During the Holidays: 7 Tips for Hearing Your Best
Whether parties or dinners, there are countless opportunities during the holidays to gather with loved ones. That means plenty of chances to practice our tips for giving yourself the greatest gift of all: connection. Read on to get started. ...
When Hearing Aids Go Haywire: 5 Tips and Tricks to Keep Tech on Track
While more advanced and powerful than ever, hearing aids are still very delicate pieces of machinery. It is relatively easy to damage them, and occasionally, units malfunction of their own accord. When this happens, you should always make an appointment...
Hearing Loss and Work: The 6 Most At-Risk Occupations
Most of us assume that we can pinpoint the causes of our hearing loss — too many loud concerts in our youth, living near a busy airport, illness, injury, age, overdoing it on ototoxic medications, etc. In reality, hearing loss...
5 Ways to Support Your HEARing Health
The whir of a hummingbird. The warning of an approaching ambulance. The round of laughter after your deviously funny — and deftly delivered — wedding toast. That sublime guitar riff or soulful crescendo in your favorite song. As we celebrate...
From Grilling to Graduation: Tips for Hearing Well With Friends and Family
You watch the road while listening to music in the car. You listen to your cousin’s crazy stories while playing board games with nieces and nephews. You’re a pro at listening while your eyes are focused on something else, right?...
From Festivities to Feasts: 6 Tips to Hear Your Best at Parties and Dinners
There are countless ways for you to hear your best this holiday and endless events to practice at. When you find out what works best for you, you’re giving yourself the greatest gift of all: connection. Check out our six...
You Can Delay Age-Related Hearing Loss
Physical Activity Delays the Onset of Age-Related Hearing Loss Age-related hearing loss affects almost two-thirds of U.S. adults over the age of 70. It’s a result of natural changes that happen in your inner ear, middle ear, and neural pathways...
5 Tips to Protect Against Falls
How’s your balance? Falls are the second leading cause of accidental death, per the World Health Organization. They’re also associated with hearing impairment, which can affect your balance. According to research, falls are more common among people with hearing loss....
Hearing Aid Advancements Enhance Your Dining Experience
Restaurants Are Serving Up Sound Have you noticed an extra helping of noise when dining out? Over the past decade, loud restaurants have become a trend. There are as many reasons to embrace the trend as there are to be...