Is Untreated Hearing Loss Costing You Money?
If you are living with hearing loss and have not yet looked into your treatment options, you are not alone. Only about 20% of those who could benefit from a hearing aid actually seek help. While you may be familiar with the many health reasons why you should treat your hearing loss, there is another…
How Long Do Hearing Aids Last?
Most hearing aids last for three to five years. But this range is heavily influenced by a number of factors, including hearing aid style, how often they are cleaned, how they are stored, the frequency of maintenance and even your body’s unique physiology. Continue reading to learn more about the factors that can impact the…
What Is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most, hearing loss is a progressive condition that slowly worsens over time. But about one to six of every 5,000 individuals experience a rapid loss of hearing loss. This is known as sudden hearing loss or sudden deafness. We’ve provided an overview about sudden hearing loss below. Who Develops Sudden Hearing Loss? Sudden deafness…
Learning to hear again takes practice
Purchasing hearing aids for the first time starts an individual on a path of rehabilitation similar to other conditions that require the person to learn a set of skills in a new way. Very commonly, a person with hearing loss has forgotten specific sounds both wanted (a loved one’s voice) and unwanted (noise) that an…
Top Blogs About Hearing and Hearing Loss
Looking to follow or even join the hearing conversations happening on the web? Here are some of our favorites that discuss hearing loss, hearing aids, industry news and more and will keep you informed, educated and even a little entertained! Speak Up Librarian – Sarah’s blog highlights how she as a librarian has adjusted to life with…
Can COVID-19 cause tinnitus or hearing loss?
COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, brings with it a host of health concerns. Most of these symptoms are respiratory in nature as reported by the CDC; shortness of breath, coughing, sore throat [1]. However, there is some concern that the coronavirus may cause some neurological symptoms as well. In a study of…
Seven reasons to treat your hearing loss early
Hearing loss is typically gradual, and therefore, often something we adapt to over time. We might not notice it for months or years. However, age-related hearing loss, known as presbycusis, is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults, so experiencing hearing loss is not uncommon. Approximately one in three people in the United…
Simple hearing aid troubleshooting tips you can do at home
Like any high-tech device, hearing aids may occasionally become fussy. Not to worry – most issues can be solved easily and at home. Below are some of the most common calls we get at our Support line, and the simple troubleshooting tips you can do to fix them from the safety of your home. If…
Why you should wear your hearing aids every day, even if you are sheltered at home!
Many wearers of hearing aids view them as communication devices. They are! Really great ones! Communication is often the primary function that we ask hearing aids to fill in our lives. But it is also thoughtful to note that your hearing aids are also brain activators, emergency alert notification tools, and connectivity devices! That’s why…
Stress relief tips and tactics
During these uncertain times of COVID-19, many of us are feeling increased levels of stress — whether it’s stress about our health or the health of a loved one, stress about our finances or job, the future of the economy, or…(fill in your own stress here). Just know that these feelings are all completely valid….
