When someone we love struggles to hear, it’s natural to focus on what they’re missing. But hearing loss rarely stays with one person. It moves through a household like ripple effects through water, impacting the people near and dear. A 2024 review, which analyzed results from 24 different studies, found that hearing loss was consistently […]
An unexpected, piercing whistle emitted by a hearing aid can arise abruptly, causing major irritation and cognitive distraction until resolved. Our practice can identify whether the sound comes from the fit, earwax, device settings, worn parts, or a technical problem. Discover what produces hearing aid feedback and which home-care techniques can resolve simple issues while […]
Your brain constantly takes in and processes sounds from your surrounding environment. The hum of an appliance, footsteps approaching, a door opening, or even the signal of your own movement can provide subtle clues about the space around you. Think of this as your daily SoundScape. Balance is best understood as a three-part system involving […]
During June’s Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, you and your family deserve to hear the facts and make healthy choices. An estimated 7.4 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s and thus the connection between hearing and cognitive health is now one of preventative medicine’s most important conversations. Let’s learn together. Jacob, a 67-year-old former contractor, […]
Remember the last prescription drug commercial you watched on television? A surprising amount of airtime is spent listing side effects and yet, how many of us concentrate on reading the fine print tucked inside our pharmacy bags? One side effect that often goes unmentioned is ototoxicity, the tendency for certain medications to harm the inner […]
The world runs on connection — to people, to information, and to sound. For those with hearing loss, keeping pace with that connected life can be challenging, especially with older hearing aids that simply make things louder rather than clearer. Modern Bluetooth hearing aids are transforming the listening experience. By merging sophisticated wireless capabilities with […]
With so many options in terms of size, style, and technology, the process of picking a hearing aid can feel quite intense. But regardless of your needs, there’s an auditory solution for every lifestyle, preference, and degree of hearing loss or tinnitus. It’s just an issue of locating it! By learning about the distinctions among […]
Skiing represents a seasonal activity many anticipate throughout the year, and for excellent reason! However, for those who utilize hearing aids, it is natural to question the security and feasibility of wearing them while on the mountain. In most cases, you can ski with your hearing aids, as long as you take a few precautions […]
A lot of individuals experience hearing loss developing slowly, often allowing it to be overlooked. A few people hesitate getting help, even when they notice conversations becoming muffled or find social interaction taxing. Often, the issue isn’t the physical hearing aids, but the idea associated with them. Despite how common hearing loss is, many still […]
Everything today is focused on being connected: to individuals, to knowledge, and to audio input. If you suffer from hearing loss, maintaining that connected lifestyle can be hard if you use older hearing aids that only increase the volume instead of clarifying audio. Fortunately, Bluetooth hearing aids are transforming this situation. By combining cutting-edge wireless […]
