Physically, you will usually get several years out of your hearing aids, but as your degree of hearing loss changes, your hearing aids may need an upgrade. Comparable to prescription glasses, hearing aids are customized to accommodate your specific auditory requirements, requiring regular reassessment. Here are a few tips to help you get the most […]
Your workplace recently adopted the trend of open-office floor plans, promoting cooperation and teamwork. But this new setup has become challenging for you. It’s because the increased noise is making it hard to follow along with conversation and not because you miss the privacy of cubical walls. Even if established hearing tests indicate totally fine […]
When you start on a course of medication, it’s natural to want to be informed about any potential side effects. Can it cause digestive issues? Will it cause dehydration? Cause insomnia? There might also be a more severe possible side effect that you may not be aware of – hearing loss. Lots of different medications […]
Muffled hearing can happen for a large number of reasons. For most people, it’s a temporary experience. In other cases, muffled hearing can be a precursor of more significant hearing-related issues. In part, that’s because, aside from sudden hearing loss, hearing loss is generally not a condition that develops suddenly. Symptoms appear gradually over a […]
Nowadays, the cellular phone network is a lot more dependable (and there’s a lot less static involved). But in some cases, it will still be hard to hear what the person on the other end is saying. And for individuals who have hearing loss, it can be particularly challenging. There must be a simple fix […]
It probably feels like a simple thing to take care of your hearing aids. When you initially obtained your hearing aids, you probably got a set of care instructions, after all. The majority of hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step how-to in regard to regular hearing aid maintenance. But it’s very likely that you […]
Does hearing loss get worse as you age? Hearing loss is a common slowly advancing condition that affects all adults. In fact, over one half of individuals 75 and older have a hard time hearing. Presbycusis Presbycusis is defined as age-related hearing loss or the slow process of hearing loss as we age. Usually, there […]
The word “cheap” carries dual meanings. On the one hand, it indicates affordability, a smart choice for a budget-conscious person. On the other hand, it implies low-quality, turning a seemingly economical purchase into a not-so-smart decision, epitomized by the adage “You get what you pay for”. Unfortunately, determining whether you’re getting a great deal from […]
If it becomes clear to you that someone you care about may be having problems with their hearing, as their friend or loved one you can play a key role in helping them deal with it. Let them know that it isn’t their problem alone to deal with, but a problem that you both share. […]
Though it isn’t the only one, perhaps the most harmful stigma associated with hearing loss is that it is an “old” person’s problem. While it is true that in many cases hearing loss is associated with aging, that is only part of the story. Hearing Loss Affects All Ages According to a 2012 study from […]
