You’ve been waiting for this day for quite a while. You got your new hearing aids. You’re so thrilled to be able to dive into your social life again. Now, you won’t be missing elements of conversations or going through awkward transitions. But there’s a problem: everything sounds just a little off. The reason for […]
You enjoy swimming and are all about being in the water. The pool is like your second home (when you were a kid, everybody said you were part fish–that’s how regularly you wanted to go swimming). Today, the water seems a little… louder… than normal. And that’s when you realize you may have made a […]
Intimacy isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind when you think about hearing aids. We get it. These little devices are usually advertised in very concrete terms. Less defined expressions like poetry, music, and art are more suited to the topic of love. And yet, the two are closely connected to the point […]
We all love a good bargain. But when it has to do with your health, be careful what you purchase and pay attention to the little details. The names “hearing aid” and “hearing amplifier” might seem similar but they are actually very different devices. And making the wrong choice could have significant implications for your […]
Saving money just feels good, right? It can be exhilarating when you’ve found a good deal on something, and the bigger discount, the more satisfied you are. So letting your coupon make your buying choices for you, always chasing after the least expensive items, is all too easy. But chasing a bargain when it comes […]
Hearing aids are meant to be worn daily. But you’re also supposed to rinse out your milk containers before you recycle them. We don’t always do what we’re supposed to. The same goes for hearing aids. Occasionally we forget to bring them with us. You may even forget to use it for more than a […]
Your hearing aids should improve your hearing right? When your hearing aid stops doing its job, it can be really frustrating. The good news is, with regular upkeep, your hearing aids should continue to function efficiently. Before you do anything drastic, go through this list. If it’s not one of these common problems, it may […]
Technology is developing into stronger, smarter, and smaller devices. Generally speaking, the trend is that devices do more and take up less space. This is also true for hearing aids, and it’s not surprising. Though hearing issues have a variety of causes, hearing difficulties are more prevalent among older people, and the world’s population is […]
For people who have hearing loss, family meals and gatherings can be a challenge. Not only do several people tend to talk at the same time in these situations, but they also elevate their voices to be heard over one another. Combine that with the clattering of dishes, scraping of chairs, and background music, and […]
Most people recognize that living a sedentary lifestyle and smoking is bad for them. But what most people probably don’t realize is that there is some convincing research that indicates a link between early death and untreated hearing loss. Individual life expectancy varies widely, of course. Access to healthcare, where you live, gender, type of […]
