What to Know About the Link Between Hearing Loss and Isolation
It’s vital to maintain healthy social interactions to protect mental health. Now that many parts of the world are returning to normal, people with hearing loss still face a higher risk of social isolation and feelings of deep loneliness. Keep reading to find out how to manage and overcome these emotional challenges. Understanding Social Isolation…
How to Advocate for Yourself in Medical Settings with Hearing Loss
Approximately 48 million Americans have some form of hearing loss, and navigating medical environments can be challenging with hearing loss as miscommunication can have higher stakes. Learning to advocate for yourself is essential to ensuring you receive the care you need and deserve. Here are four strategies you can use to advocate for yourself in…
What To Expect From an At-School Hearing Screening
Hearing loss in children is more common than you might think, with approximately 34 million children affected worldwide. The causes can vary—anything from recurrent ear infections to the overuse of headphones playing loud music or even sports-related injuries that can result in hearing damage. Many schools conduct hearing screenings to catch any issues early, helping…
What To Expect From Hearing Aid Follow-up Visits
Starting treatment with hearing aids is an exciting time full of clearer sounds and easier communication. If you just got your first pair of hearing aids, it might feel easy to assume your treatment journey is over, but that isn’t the case. Follow-up appointments are an essential part of maximizing your hearing aid benefits. Let’s…
How Can Remote Hearing Aid Adjustments Help You?
Approximately 20% of the global population lives with some degree of hearing loss. While hearing loss is common, each case is different. Some people may only miss a word or two every once in a while, whereas others find communication nearly impossible. Because hearing loss varies, your hearing treatment should be specific to your needs….
Embrace Summer to the Fullest With Hearing Aids
Summer is here again, and with it comes camping adventures, water balloon fights in Caldwell Park, outdoor concerts, barbecues and more. For the 20% of the global population with hearing loss, enjoying these picture-perfect summer activities can seem challenging, but with the right hearing aids, you can make the most of this toasty season. How…
Cognitive Reframing Techniques for Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the presence of a ringing or buzzing in the ears with no external source. If you’re one of the 50 million people in the United States living with tinnitus, finding relief can feel like a massive increase in your quality of life. Cognitive reframing is one potential management technique to minimize your symptoms….
Napping and Hearing Aids: What To Know
Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from hearing aids. Hearing aids are remarkable inventions that allow people with hearing loss to communicate with and understand the world around them. If you are new to hearing aids, you probably have a lot of questions about caring for and using your devices. One of the most…
How Can Hearing Aids Restore Your Confidence?
Hearing loss affects many, with nearly 28.8 million Americans potentially improving their quality of life by using them. Hearing aids not only amplify sounds for improved hearing but can significantly boost a user’s confidence. Hearing loss can create feelings of isolation and can erode self-confidence. If you notice difficulties in hearing conversations, such as at…
Regular Hearing Testing: What To Know
Healthy hearing is essential to our overall physical, mental and social well-being. We rely on our ears to communicate with friends and family, stay alert to safety information, listen to our favorite music and more. Even with all they do for us, it can be easy to let hearing healthcare slip through the cracks. One…