Earplugs are one of the methods of noise reduction, helping to protect your hearing. It’s important that you have some kind of protection if you are going to be around any kind of excessive noise so that you are not at risk of harming yourself and your hearing. In this article, we’re going to be […]
Did you know that one in five American adults experiences hearing loss? That’s a lot of people! And, if you’re one of them, you know just how frustrating it can be. For example, it can be hard to follow conversations in noisy environments or to hear the TV or radio at an average volume. But […]
Hearing aids can offer an improvement to your quality of life that is undoubtedly worth investing in, and a hearing instrument specialist (HIS) can help you select the best devices to match your individual needs, as well as provide advice and ongoing care to ensure that you get the best out of them. This includes […]
The ear and its hearing process are more complex than many people think. Beyond making it possible for you to enjoy the sounds in your environment, your ears also help you to orient yourself and maintain balance and spatial awareness. So once your auditory system is compromised, other aspects of your spatial awareness and balance […]
Hearing loss affects millions of people around the world without their knowledge. This is because it starts gradually and then it escalates. It’s not surprising that data shows that over 466 million worldwide have hearing loss. Most family and friends who have relatives experiencing hearing loss sometimes are not well-versed in hearing loss. It is, […]
In the US, there are fewer people using hearing aids, even though a lot of them require and could benefit from hearing aids. Studies have shown that, even if your hearing loss is mild, you still need some form of hearing assistance to help improve your relationship, mental health and work. This article looks at […]
Many people who experience hearing loss use hearing aids to improve their hearing. These devices are vital and many people rely on them for their day-to-day routines. Your hearing instrument specialist will provide you with advice or instructions to help you to take care of your hearing aid, which is crucial to help them function […]
If you have started to experience hearing loss, then there will come a time when you have to explain to the people that you love what is going on. Your friends and family may have already noticed that you find it more difficult to hear things, perhaps it’s harder to keep up with conversations or […]
Heat, moisture and dust can potentially damage hearing aids because they are constructed of microelectronics and high-tech circuit boards. Heat and moisture, particularly in the summer, put them in danger of shorter battery life, poor sound quality or inappropriate operation. Many hearing aids feature rubber seals and a water-resistant nano-coating to keep moisture out, but […]
Hearing aids need to be fitted properly to help you get the most out of them. Some types of hearing aids need to be fitted to your ear or ear canal so that they fit comfortably. All hearing aids also need to be programmed to compensate for your specific level of hearing loss. When you […]
