How Hearing Aid Use in The U.S. Has Changed
Hearing loss is one of the more chronic health conditions among older adults in the United States. Hearing aids provide excellent quality treatment for most people with hearing loss. However, while usage seems to be going up overall, not everyone who could benefit from hearing aids currently uses them. Demographics of Hearing Aid Use in…
As the Weather Gets Colder, Here’s How You Can Protect Your Ears
It’s not just advancing age and noise exposure that can impact the health of your ears, but also cold weather. We review tips below to help you keep your ears healthy and safe this winter in Washington. Wear Earmuffs Because the outer ear is comprised mostly of cartilage, it has minimal fat to insulate it…
How to Make the Most of Phone Calls When You Use Hearing Aids
One of the most notoriously challenging listening situations for people with hearing loss is talking on the phone. Fortunately, there are many strategies you can try to improve speech clarity and boost communication. We review some of these below. Stream with Bluetooth If your hearing aids and phone both have Bluetooth capabilities, the best way…
Facts About Seniors & Hearing Loss for Audiology Awareness Month
Even more common than hearing loss caused by exposure to loud noises is hearing loss caused by advancing age. This type of hearing loss is known by audiologists as presbycusis. One article published by the National Library of Medicine reports, “[Hearing loss] is estimated to affect approximately two-thirds of Americans aged 70 or older.” In…
How Hearing Aids Can Help You at Work
Hearing loss can pose some challenges in the workplace. The good news is hearing aids can make it easier to achieve professional success. Hearing Aids Improve Workplace Communication A common early sign of hearing loss is struggling to understand speech. You may find yourself struggling, particularly in places with background noise when multiple people are…
Hearing Aids Can Help You Navigate Noisy Environments
Because hearing loss progresses gradually, many people don’t know they have the condition in the early stages. This is why it can be helpful to be aware of some of the initial signs. If you have hearing loss, you may hear fine in quiet environments but struggle in louder places like The Hollywood Tavern. The…
Benefits of Using Hearing Aids While Staying Active
When you’re looking for the right hearing aids, you want to make sure it fits well and performs highly in a variety of settings. Research has shown that many consumers also value sweat resistance as a quality they look for in their devices. Is It Safe to Work Out With Hearing Aids? One reason sweat…
What to Do If Your Hearing Aids Are Not Loud Enough
Hearing aids are complex electronic devices that are used to help many of the more than 48 million Americans with hearing loss. Like most devices, after years of daily use they could use a bit of a tune up. One of the most common issues users experience is that their hearing aids sound like they…
How is Machine Learning Helping with Speech and Background Noise Differentiation?
Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence and computer science that focuses on using data and algorithms to imitate the way that humans learn. Recently, researchers have utilized this technology to help improve hearing aids. Improving Hearing Aid Algorithms Hearing aid algorithms have been used to improve hearing in different environments. But even with…
The Link Between Smoking & Hearing Loss
Two of the biggest risk factors for hearing loss are old age and noise exposure. Another lesser-known risk factor is smoking cigarettes. We review the link between smoking, secondhand smoke and hearing loss below. What Does the Research Show? There is a plethora of research on the link between smoking, secondhand smoke and hearing loss:…
