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All Ears: What is “normal” hearing?
By definition, “normal” hearing is the absence of hearing loss. You might be surprised to...
Posted on: 12/27/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Many things can cause hearing loss
If you have hearing loss, do you know what caused it? There are many causes of hearing loss. Some are...
Posted on: 12/21/2018
Is hearing loss common?
Look around, and thanks to all the people you see wearing glasses, you’d know that a lot of us have...
Posted on: 12/20/2018
Do’s and don’ts of traveling with hearing aids
Our hearing aids become an extension of ourselves. As we travel for fun and work, here are some things to...
Posted on: 12/18/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Untreated hearing loss can lead to social isolation
You may know that your odds of having hearing loss increase as you age (we’ve written about it here...
Posted on: 12/14/2018
Happy hearing makes for happy holidays!
Holidays are a time for being with family and friends and having fun! A few tips will help keep your...
Posted on: 12/13/2018
Do’s and don’ts of hearing aid battery care
Hearing aids batteries keep our ears going! Here are some quick do’s and don’ts to get the...
Posted on: 12/11/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Today's hearing aid wearers are like, “whatever”
People who could benefit from hearing aids, but choose not to get them, come up with all kinds of reasons...
Posted on: 12/07/2018
Noise may damage more than your hearing
A female scream. Squealing brakes. A baby crying. An electric drill. Nails on a blackboard. They all make...
Posted on: 12/05/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Your hearing and overall health are inextricably linked
With one in three people over 60 struggling to hear their best, and two-thirds of those over 70, it’s...
Posted on: 11/30/2018
How hearing loss can lead to social isolation
Helen Keller once said, “Blindness cuts us off from things, but deafness cuts us off from...
Posted on: 11/29/2018
Do’s and don’ts of hearing aid care
Hearing aids represent a significant investment in our ability to communicate and connect with those...
Posted on: 11/27/2018
All Ears: Is hearing loss avoidable?
That’s a great question, and a complicated one to answer! Hearing loss can be caused by a multitude...
Posted on: 11/20/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Treating hearing loss can lead to good things
Numerous studies have linked untreated hearing loss to negative effects, including social isolation,...
Posted on: 11/16/2018
Do’s and don’ts of getting hearing aids
Getting hearing aids is a big decision and a smart investment towards your future quality of life. Before...
Posted on: 11/15/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Hearing loss and tinnitus are common amongst veterans
As we approach Veteran’s Day and get ready to say thanks to the many men and women who...
Posted on: 11/02/2018
Do’s and don’ts of communicating in a busy environment
Hearing aids are amazing! But even people with normal hearing can sometimes struggle in loud environments....
Posted on: 11/01/2018
Lessons learned at the lake
I live in the land of 10,000 lakes. According to Wikipedia, it’s really 11,842 lakes. A native...
Posted on: 10/31/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Many older adults haven’t experienced the benefits of hearing aids
If you’re in your 60s, 70s or above, the odds of you having hearing loss are, sadly, pretty good. One...
Posted on: 10/26/2018
The ear is the new wrist — for fitness tracking, anyway
Health and fitness trackers have become commonplace in our digital lives. As we strive to stay healthier,...