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 […]
The human body is an awesome, beautiful, perplexing, confounding piece of work, isn’t it? Scratches, cuts, and broken bones are normally no problem for the human body to repair (I mean, sure, it takes a while, but your body can literally repair the giant bones in your legs and arms with little 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 […]
With chronic tinnitus, it isn’t the ringing in your ears that’s the real issue. The real issue is that the ringing won’t stop. Initially, this may be a mild noise that’s not much more than a little annoying. But after a day or a week or a month, that ringing or buzzing can become irritating, […]
One of hearing loss’s most perplexing mysteries may have been solved by scientists from the famous Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and the future design of hearing aids may get an overhaul based on their findings. The enduring belief that voices are singled out by neural processing has been debunked by an MIT study. Tuning […]
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 […]
The saying “Music to my ears” may soon have a very different meaning to people suffering from hearing impairment. Exposing children to music can have a beneficial effect on hearing as is highlighted by a joint study carried out by the University College London and the University of Helsinki. Evaluating Speech-in-Noise Performance Speech-in-noise performance was […]
The air filled with the sweet smells of cinnamon and nutmeg. Brightly colored lights of red, blue, and green fill your house with a festive spirit. Grandchildren singing, dancing, and playing as you continue catching up with your brother, sister, cousins, and children. You don’t want to miss any of this joyous celebration. Are you […]
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 […]
Susan is living the active lifestyle she always thought she would in retirement. At 68, she’s now visited over a dozen countries and has many more to go. On some days she can be found tackling a hiking trail with her grandkids, on others she will be volunteering at a local soup kitchen, and sometimes […]
