With correct care, hearing aids can last for a number of years, but their performance depends on whether they’re programmed to your existing level of hearing loss. Getting routine hearing evaluations is key to making certain your hearing aids are programmed and fit properly. Assuming correct programming and fitting, here’s a guideline for their longevity. […]
Your workplace recently adopted the trend of open-office floor plans, promoting cooperation and teamwork. But this new setup has become a struggle for you. It’s because the elevated noise is making it hard to follow along with conversation and not because you miss the privacy of cubical walls. The inability to follow along with conversations […]
When you start on a course of medication, it’s natural to want to be educated about any potential side effects. Can it cause digestive problems? Will it cause dehydration? Make you sleepy? There might also be a more severe possible side effect that you may not be aware of – hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the […]
Muffled hearing can present for a large number of reasons. In most cases, this situation is temporary. In other instances, muffled hearing can be a precursor of more serious hearing-related issues. That’s because, for the most part, hearing loss is a gradually developing condition. Symptoms build slowly and over time. Often, one of the first […]
Contemporary cell phones have become much clearer and more reliable nowadays. But sometimes, it will still be hard to hear what the person on the other end is saying. And for individuals who have hearing loss, it can be particularly difficult. There must be an easy solution for that, right? Why not use a pair […]
It probably feels like a simple thing to care for your hearing aids. After all, you were probably given a set of care guidelines when you first purchased your devices. The majority of hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step how-to in regard to routine hearing aid maintenance. Still, getting all of that information at […]
Does hearing loss worsen as you age? Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions impacting all adults as they get older, but it’s a slow process. Actually, over one half of individuals 75 and older have trouble hearing. Presbycusis The slowly advancing condition of hearing loss as we age is commonly known as […]
Sleepless nights are no fun. Particularly when it happens regularly. You toss and turn and maybe stare at the clock (or your phone) and stress about just how tired you’ll be the next day. When these types of sleepless nights routinely occur, medical professionals tend to use the term “insomnia”. With insomnia, the drawbacks of […]
You might be familiar with the numerous aspects contributing to hearing loss, including the impact of aging, genetic predisposition within families, or extended exposure to loud noises. However, you may find it interesting to understand the link between diabetes and hearing impairment. Let’s dig a little deeper into that. How is your risk of developing […]
In contrast to popular belief, winter is fun! Well, if you need to go somewhere, it can certainly be difficult. Or if you don’t have the correct gear (or proper infrastructure). But during those cold winter months, you can find lots of fun things to do. Still not convinced? Well, here are just a few […]
