What to Know About Ear Stroke
An ear stroke, or sudden sensorineural hearing loss, occurs when a person loses hearing in one or both ears suddenly or over several days. It is a serious medical condition that can lead to permanent or temporary hearing damage if not treated promptly. Consider the following to understand what to do if you ever experience…
Understanding Speech Testing: What You Need to Know
Hearing loss can creep up on you. One day, you might notice that your phone alerts are quieter or struggle to understand your friends during a busy Friday night happy hour at The Fall River Taphouse. Hearing tests are a great way to identify hearing loss before it adversely affects you. Audiologists use multiple methods…
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…
Embracing Hearing Aids as a Young Adult: Why Is It Important?
As a young adult, wearing hearing aids may seem daunting or unnecessary. However, embracing these devices can significantly improve your quality of life with hearing loss. Contrary to popular belief, hearing aids are not solely for older adults; they offer substantial benefits to people of all ages. Let’s delve into the advantages of embracing hearing…
What To Know About Hearing Aid Technology In 2024
Hearing aids are essential tools for enhancing hearing ability, amplifying noise and providing life-changing quality improvements to many individuals. An estimated 28.8 million Americans could reap the benefits of utilizing hearing aids, which are ever-evolving with the latest technological advancements to bolster social interactions. Anticipations for Hearing Aid Innovations For those using or considering hearing…
When Should I Carry a Hearing Aid Maintenance Kit?
Hearing aids significantly enhance personal well-being and daily communication. However, regular maintenance and cleaning are necessary to ensure they function at their best. Having a ready-to-use maintenance kit in various locations can help you take care of your investment effectively. What Does a Maintenance Kit Include? If you don’t already own a hearing aid maintenance…
How To Know When You’re Experiencing Listening Fatigue
Everyone has those days where washing the dishes, going to work or doing laundry leaves them more tired than usual. For people with hearing loss, listening fatigue is one common reason for this exhaustion. Listening fatigue is generally broken into two categories: fatigue from listening effort and fatigue from hearing new sounds. These two categories…
How to Enjoy Holiday Dinners With Hearing Loss
Whether you’re partial to main dishes or sides, holiday dinners are a delicious way to enjoy time with friends and family. For those with hearing loss, large dinners can turn into stressful experiences. Busy and crowded tables, complete with background music and tall flowers, can make understanding communication with hearing loss exceedingly tricky. With some…
Using Hearing Aids to Improve Your Home Life
Approximately 15% of U.S. adults report some trouble hearing. Hearing loss can result from aging, loud noise exposure, physical trauma, illness and more. Whether your hearing loss is new or you have been living with it for years, you may experience adverse effects in all areas of your life, including inside your home. Let’s take…