Have you been struggling with hearing loss for a while now? Are you afraid to talk to your loved ones about it? Maybe you’re worried they’ll treat you differently or start thinking of you as old. It might surprise you …
Benefits of Treating Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is the third most common medical condition in the United States, affecting 48 million Americans. For older Americans, one in three over the age of 65 and 50% over the age of 75 experience some degree of hearing …
Tips for Traveling with Hearing Loss
Travel is one of the life’s greatest past times, whether you’re going near or far. The experience of stepping out of your comfort zone and experiencing new sights is worth all of the work that it takes to prepare. The …
All About Tinnitus
Have you ever woken up the morning after a live concert and felt a strange fuzziness or ringing in your ears? Have you ever heard strange sounds in your head for a brief moment and realized they were not linked …
Adjusting to Your New Hearing Aids
Congratulations! If you are reading this article because you are interested in how to adjust to your new hearing aids, you have already taken the hardest and most important step towards better hearing and an improved quality of life. While …
Local Venues with Accommodations for Hearing Loss
Adjusting to life with hearing aids and accessories can be a challenging transition because they are involved in nearly everything you do. But just because you are a hearing aid user does not mean that you cannot still enjoy all …
What to Expect at a Hearing Test
Walking into a hearing test can feel a bit intimidating the first time you do it. Even the name, hearing “test” or “exam” can come across as quite daunting. If you’re like most people, you’ve waited an average of seven …
Understanding the Signs of Hearing Loss
On average, Americans wait at least seven years from the time they start noticing changes in their hearing to the time they finally seek treatment. There are a lot of theories as to why this may be the case. Hearing …
Quick Guide to Hearing Health Professionals
You’re having a hearing concern but who do you call? Who do you see for a suspected hearing loss, an ear infection, or even a simple hearing test? And what do all of those letters behind their name mean anyway? …
“Big Box” Chains vs. Independent Practices: The Pros and Cons
“Big Box” stores and chains have become a mainstay in our modern culture because not only are the prices reasonable, but you can buy practically anything you could ever want or need within their walls. Their convenience is undeniable so …