Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and we’re ready! Racing, baseball, traveling, live music, cookouts – we love it all! May is also Better Hearing and Speech month, so we want to take this opportunity to remind our community about the importance of protecting your hearing. An estimated one in 10 Americans is living with hearing loss that …
How are Hearing Loss and Dementia Related?
You may already realize much of the impact hearing loss can have on one’s day-to-day. Everything from travel, exercise, and social interactions may be affected by a hearing loss. Although we often realize these effects, the general perception is that hearing loss is a relatively inconsequential part of aging. However, recent studies suggest that hearing loss may play a more important role in brain health than …
Our Favorite Hearing Aids for People with Active Lifestyles
Do you enjoy travel? How about attending sporting events? Maybe you like to run, play golf, or just take a long hike through the woods. If so, your ability to hear is often an integral part of these activities. Of course, you don’t want your hearing to dictate what you can and cannot do, so choosing a hearing aid to …
Disposable vs. Rechargeable Hearing Aid Batteries
Millions of Americans use hearing aids and know what a wonderful tool they can be. In fact, research has shown that treating hearing loss with these devices can positively impact health, relationships, and communication. But, as wonderful as hearing aids are, the reality is that a good hearing aid is an investment and proper maintenance is vital. That’s why it’s important to …
Phonak Lyric Hearing Device: What It Is, What It Does, and Who It’s For
We all know how much technology has evolved over the last decade, and hearing aid technology certainly hasn’t been left behind. Hearing aids are more capable than ever before to provide clear, natural sound without the bulk or hassle of the hearing aids of yesteryear. One of the most astonishing advancements in hearing technology is the Phonak Lyric hearing device. What …
Resolve for Healthy Hearing in 2019
Still deciding what your New Year’s Resolution will be for 2019? Why not resolve for healthy hearing? The benefits of healthy hearing are truly astonishing. Studies have shown that being able to hear properly can increase physical activity, improve mental sharpness, and increase social activity. In a way, healthy hearing can help you accomplish all of those other New Year’s Resolutions, too! …
Managing Your Hearing Loss Through the Holidays
Festive family traditions, visits with relatives, and of course delicious seasonal treats – for many people, the holidays are the best time of the year! However, for those living with hearing loss, the holiday season can be a time of frustration, anxiety, and social isolation. After all, it is hard to feel included in a conversation if you can’t hear …
Hearing Aid Batteries: Types, Sizes, Lifespan, and Care
Hearing aids have come a long way in recent years. They are becoming more discreet, more powerful, and “smarter.” However, they still require some basic maintenance to keep them operating properly. Hearing aid batteries are an essential and ongoing purchase for hearing aid wearers. Zinc-air button disposable batteries While there are rechargeable hearing aid batteries on the market, most devices …
Six Common Myths about Tinnitus and the Facts Behind Them
Despite the fact that over 50 million Americans are suffering with tinnitus, it is still vastly misunderstood. In fact, many people don’t even know that it exists. Tinnitus is the perception of sound where there is no sound. For many who suffer with tinnitus, it is characterized by a persistent ringing sound, but it can often present as buzzing, hissing, whistling, …
Meniere’s Disease: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), approximately 615,000 people in the United States are currently diagnosed with Meniere’s disease, and 45,500 cases are newly diagnosed each year. So, what is Meniere’s disease and why are so many Americans suffering from it? What is Meniere’s Disease? Meniere’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that can …