Technology is evolving into smarter, more powerful, 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 problems have a variety of causes, hearing problems are more common amongst older people, and the world’s population […]
The expression “Music to my ears” may soon have a very different meaning for people who have hearing impairment. Researchers at the University of Helsinki and the University College London analyzed the effects of musical activities on hearing loss in children and the results of the study highlighted the impact and benefit received by exposing […]
The air filled with the pleasing smells of nutmeg and cinnamon. Brightly colored lights of blue, red, and green fill your house with a festive spirit. Grandchildren dancing, singing, and playing as you continue catching up with your brother, sister, cousins, and children. You don’t want to miss any of this memorable occasion. You’re so […]
For people who have hearing loss, family meals and gatherings can be a challenge. Everyone is conversing loudly and at the same time. Combine that with the clattering of dishes, scraping of chairs, and background music, and you have a situation in which it is challenging for people with hearing loss to enjoy themselves. There […]
Susan always recognized that when she retired she would be living an active lifestyle. She travels a lot and at 68 she’s been to more than 12 countries and is planning many more trips. On some days she can be found exploring a hiking trail with her grandchildren, on others she will be volunteering at […]
You probably already know that smoking isn’t good for you and neither are things like living a sedentary lifestyle. But did you realize there is fascinating research revealing a link between untreated hearing loss and premature death? Of course, life expectancy varies widely. Access to healthcare, where you live, type of work, gender, and access […]
If you are walking around with an old-school ear trumpet in hand than clearly, it’s time for an upgrade. Making that call when you wear conventional hearing aids is trickier, though, so how does one know? You bought your hearing aids ten years ago, and they still get the job done, right? While it may […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 38 million people in the United States suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects […]
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]
There is one component that is crucial to keeping hearing aids cost effective and that’s the batteries. It is one of the largest financial challenges consumers have to deal with when buying hearing aids because the costs of replacing them can add up fast. Usually the batteries die at the worst time which is even […]
