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 […]
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 […]
Ever wish you could get the inside skinny on what hearing aids are actually like? What would your best friend say if you asked candid questions about what it sounds like, what it feels like, and how they really feel about wearing one? If you really want to know what hearing aids are like, you […]
YouTube has some videos you really should check out. A 7-month old baby hears his mother’s voice for the first time after being having hearing aids fitted. The smile on his face is enough to bring you tears of joy. You can find countless videos similar to this online. You feel like you’re part of […]