You might think of your favorite sci-fi movie when someone mentions artificial intelligence (AI). But today, AI is a reality that we all need to get used to. When it comes to hearing aids, this is particularly true. Gone is the time of one-size-fits-all hearing aids that simply increase the volume of sounds around you. […]
You aren’t quite sure why, but you’ve been feeling cranky lately. Well, you did feel excluded earlier today when no one took the time to pull you into the meeting discussion at the office and that was annoying. Last night your daughter seemed irritated with you when you asked her to turn up the volume […]
Hearing loss is usually a slow process, making it easy to disregard the subtle changes in your ability to hear sounds. Even though children are frequently tested, most adults don’t even think about scheduling a hearing exam like they would their vision. So why would your hearing be any less relevant than your vision? It’s […]
Have you ever forgotten your Earbuds in your pocket and they ended up going through the laundry or maybe lost them altogether? All of a sudden, your morning jog is so much more boring. You have a dull and dreary train ride to work. And your virtual meetings are suffering from bad audio quality. The […]
Hearing loss has a reputation for advancing slowly. This can make the symptoms difficult to detect. (After all, you’re simply turning up the volume on your TV now and then, it’s nothing to be concerned about, right?) That’s normally the situation, yes, but not always. It turns out hearing loss can also happen abruptly and […]
Most individuals are pleased with their hearing aids: Based upon one recent survey, when speaking one-on-one, 91% of people who wear hearing aids are happy with their results. When breaking down results with specific activities, 75% were satisfied in a restaurant or on the phone, 78% were satisfied while in the grocery store, and 85% […]
As your body ages, it isn’t difficult to detect the changes. You get wrinkles. Your hair turns gray (or falls out). Your joints start to get stiff. Your skin becomes a bit droopy in places. Perhaps you begin to observe some fading of your hearing and eyesight. These signs are difficult to miss. But it’s […]
Measuring hearing loss is more complex than it may at first seem. If you’re suffering from hearing loss, you can most likely hear certain things clearly at a lower volume, but not others. You might confuse certain letters like “S” or “B”, but hear other letters perfectly fine at any volume. It will become more […]
Just picture for a minute you’re a salesperson. Today, you’re on a very important call with a potential client. Your company is being looked at for a job and numerous individuals from your company have gathered on a conference call. As the call continues, voices rise and fall…and are sometimes difficult to hear. But you’re […]
Isn’t pizza interesting? You can adjust the toppings, sauces, even the cheeses on it, but as long as it meets a few basic criteria, it’s still a pizza. Hearing loss is a lot like that. Symptoms and presentations are caused by a number of different problems, loud noises, genetics, age, or ear blockages, but as […]
