What Are Some Comfortable Earplugs for Musicians?
April 16, 2021It’s no secret that sound can be very damaging to your ears. While these organs have evolved to deal with noise, exposing them to too much at high volumes can cause long-term hearing loss. Musicians have long had to face this issue, with their time on stage presenting a real risk to the future of […]
What Lifestyle Factors Influence Tinnitus
March 11, 2021Tinnitus is something that doesn’t affect everyone, but it can be a fairly common problem that affects around 15 to 20% of people in general. It’s a symptom of an underlying condition, whether it be age-related hearing loss, an ear injury or some kind of a problem with your circulatory system. Whatever the reason, tinnitus […]
4 Factors in A Successful Hearing Aid Fitting
February 22, 2021With hearing aids, they provide a detachable method of improving your hearing. However, not all hearing aids are designed for every degree of hearing loss, so finding a professional to help you select the right device and perform a fitting is critical. It’s important to make sure that you have everything done correctly in order […]
Treating Hearing Loss Helps You Stay Socially Connected
January 13, 2021When it comes to having an active social life, it’s important to treat any form of hearing loss, otherwise, it can put you at a disadvantage. Without being able to listen to conversations with family or friends, you can often feel like you’re missing out or that you’re only getting a part of the overall […]
What are the Best Earplugs for Hearing Protection?
December 21, 2020According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communications Disorders (NIDCD), 15% of adults in the US experience hearing loss to some degree. That’s almost 40 million people. There are many reasons for hearing loss, from medical conditions, physical damage to the ears or repeated exposure to loud noises at work or at home. […]
How Does a Hearing Professional Conduct a Hearing Test?
November 18, 2020A hearing test is an appointment that involves measuring the sensitivity of your hearing across the complete range of speech. A hearing health professional will measure the quietest sounds you are able to hear during several points throughout the full speech range. This type of hearing test is known as an audiogram. If you are […]
How Are Hearing Aids Programmed?
October 14, 2020When you have been prescribed a hearing aid from your audiologist, you have several choices you must make. There are lots of styles of hearing devices, for example, such as in-the-ear (ITE) and behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids. You will need to determine the features you wish to take advantage of as well, such as an […]
How to Deal with a Family Member with Hearing Loss
September 21, 2020If a friend, partner, family member or co-worker has recently experienced hearing loss, then you may be wondering what steps you can take to help them to adjust to their new normal. Adapting to any changes to the senses can be tricky at first, as there’s a seemingly whole new world that needs navigating. However, […]
What are the Side Effects of a Hearing Aid?
August 18, 2020If you are someone that experiences hearing loss, but are concerned or worried about wearing hearing aids, then it can put you off wearing them at all. There are some small side effects that come from wearing hearing aids, but you need to decide for yourself if they do outweigh the benefits that can come […]
A Quick Guide to Protecting your Hearing
July 20, 2020Hearing loss isn’t something that can always be prevented. For some people it can happen as they get older, and partial hearing loss becomes a natural part of getting older. But hearing loss due to certain things, like accidents or exposure to loud sounds, could be something that could be avoided. There are some quite […]