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 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…
3 Common Mistakes New Hearing Aid Owners Make
If you are a first-time hearing aid user, you may notice a few bumps when adjusting to your new way of hearing. While this is perfectly normal, some people can become discouraged and even discard their device because they don’t feel it’s helping. Let’s examine a few common mistakes new hearing aid users make so…
How Does Bluetooth Work with Hearing Aids?
Today’s hearing aids make it easy to use Bluetooth™ technology to connect with your personal electronic devices and elevate your hearing experience. Let’s examine the ways you can utilize Bluetooth while using hearing aids. How Bluetooth Works Bluetooth uses high-frequency radio waves to transmit data between two or more electronic devices wirelessly within a short-range….
Oh No! You Lost Your Hearing Aid – Now What?
There’s nothing more frustrating than losing something you use every day – especially when that something is as important as a hearing aid. If you’ve lost your hearing aid, don’t panic! Instead, follow these steps. First, Check Your Immediate Surroundings As soon as you notice your hearing aid is no longer in your ears, stop…
The Dos and Don’ts of Winter Weather Hearing Aid Care
Did you know that your hearing aids aids require special care and attention during the winter months? If not, don’t worry! We cover all the dos and don’ts of winter weather hearing aid care below. The Dos Follow the list of what you should do to care for your hearing aids during the winter months…
