Matters of the brain are on our mind this month. That’s because it’s Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. But the big question is, could untreated hearing loss lead to cognitive decline? If so, ...Read More
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Tips for Traveling with Hearing Aids
Summer is a time of year where many of us travel. Traveling as a hearing aid wearer can seem slightly more challenging, but just a little preparedness can help a lot. We’ve put together our top tips...Read More
How Hearing Loss Affects Communication
It’s May, which means it’s officially Better Hearing and Speech Month. The theme for 2019 is ‘Communication Across The Lifespan’, so we’re focusing on how hearing loss affects communication....Read More
Hearing Loss and Learning New Words
For people living with a hearing impairment, a unique set of struggles can arise as compared to people with optimal hearing. Aside from communication, enjoying music, and even driving a car, having a ...Read More
6 Ways Noise Can Affect Your Health
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a hearing loss caused by exposure to dangerous volumes of noise. NIHL is a preventable hearing loss, and using hearing protection when you’re exposed to dangerou...Read More
Sudden Onset Hearing Loss Explained
Suddenly losing most or all of your hearing should be treated as a medical emergency. So if this happens to you or someone you know (especially if accompanied with tinnitus, dizziness or vertigo sympt...Read More
Tips for Adjusting to Hearing Aids
If you are new to wearing hearing aids, you may not be fully aware of the time and effort it can take to adjust to them. The first few days of use in particular are very important. We would like to ta...Read More
Are Hearing Aids Tax Deductible?
Financial expense is a frequently stated obstacle to pursuing hearing aids. But did you know that the IRS has listed hearing aids and their batteries among the medical devices eligible for a tax-deduc...Read More
How to Talk to Your Loved One About Hearing Loss
Has a loved one recently been diagnosed with a hearing loss? Or perhaps you’re concerned that someone you care about is struggling to hear and you’re unsure how to talk to them about it. We’ve p...Read More
Tinnitus Might Also Mean Hearing Loss
Tinnitus is an annoying condition for those afflicted with it. It is the perception of sound in the absence of an external sound source, often described as a ringing, buzzing, roaring, chirping, or hi...Read More