Many people rely on their hearing aids to assist them, but sometimes a hearing aid needs help in order function at its best. Accessories can be your hearing aid’s best friend but, choosing the right accessories can be complicated and confusing. In order to help, we have compiled a list of the most useful hearing […]
What’s Right for You? How to Choose an Audiologist
When you have an issue with your hearing, or when it comes time for a hearing assessment, you go to an audiologist or hearing care professional. However, if this is your first time doing so, the process can feel daunting. Many people have fears or questions that they need to lay to rest, and may […]
Hearing Loss Tips for Halloween
Millions of people look forward every year to Halloween, and why wouldn’t they? There’s costumes, candy, and trick or treating. However, since most of the festivities take place at dusk and at night, it can be challenging for those who are hearing impaired. The good news is that there is no reason to fear, here […]
What Can I Use to Protect My Hearing?
Even though our ability to hear is something that many of us don’t want to lose, many abuse their ears on a constant basis. Unfortunately, it is natural that our ability to hear starts to decrease right after our teenage years, but it happens so gradually that many fail to notice. Also, noise-induced hearing loss […]
Top Disaster Preparation Tips for those with Hearing Loss
When disaster strikes, it can be scary for anyone. Now imagine being in the middle of an emergency and you can’t hear. The intensity and fear level is sure to increase as we heavily rely on our senses to help keep us safe. Disasters and emergencies can come in many forms such as a fire, […]
Best Museums for those with Hearing Loss
While Museums and Art Galleries are mostly a visual experience, there is still a lot of information provided audibly. Art films, Documentaries, Guided Tours, and Multimedia exhibits that can create discomfort and exclusions for those with hearing loss. Fortunately, accessibility is becoming less and less of an issue. The British Museum Association advises museums and […]
Foods for Tinnitus: What to Eat and What to Avoid When You Have Tinnitus
When tinnitus is not well managed, it can negatively impact a person’s life. Many people often find that their tinnitus symptoms can vary from day to day, with some days much worse than others. However, some people may not realize that what you eat could correlate with those days that your tinnitus is unbearable. There […]
How to Properly Care for Your Hearing Aids this Summer
June is right around the corner, and the days are warming up. After being cooped up all winter, many are anxious to finally get outdoors to enjoy the sights and sounds of summer. However, before you head out the door, if you wear hearing aids you need to take extra precaution with your device this […]
Everything You Need to Know About Diplacusis
Diplacusis is a frustrating hearing condition. Also known as double hearing or interaural pitch difference (IPD), diplacusis binauralis occurs when a person hears the same sound differently in each ear. Usually, our brain distinguishes a single auditory stimulus as one sound, but with diplacusis, there is a dissonance in the pitch or timing of a […]
Top Hearing Loss and Hearing Protection Facts
The ability to hear is an essential part of life that many take for granted, especially those who are blessed to have an overall healthy body. However, one in ten Americans suffers from hearing loss, and age-related hearing loss and hearing loss from excessive noise exposure is the most prevalent cause, making hearing loss a […]