Most of us know how often we should take our car in for an oil change or have preventative health tests, like mammograms or colonoscopies. But you may not realize that hearing tests are an important part of your “routine maintenance” schedule. While there’s not a set guideline for when to begin having your hearing checked, Associated Audiologists recommends that … Read More
Spring cleaning for your hearing aids and headphones: How to keep your in-ear technology clean and dry
Pop quiz: what do older hearing aid users and teenagers have in common? They both need to clean their in-ear technology! Whether you’re an avid AirPod user or rocking the latest in hearing aid technology, keeping your devices clean and dry is critical to extending their life and ensuring good ear health. A recent article in Wired magazine cuts to … Read More
Tips for Tackling Tinnitus
Did you ring in the New Year…and still have that irritating ringing in your ears months later? You could be one of the 50 million Americans who experiences tinnitus, a perception of ringing, buzzing or humming sounds when there is no sound present. Any type of disruption in your body’s sound processing — such as hearing loss, a head injury, … Read More
Healthy Heart, Happy Hearing
Why heart health is important for your hearing Chances are, you’ve had a conversation (or many!) with your health care provider about your heart health over the years. While we all know that eating well and exercising can help keep our heart in good shape, you might be surprised to learn that your hearing can be affected by these factors, … Read More
The Future is Now: New Technologies for People with Hearing Loss
Picture this: you’re sitting in the airport, eager to head off on vacation. A voice comes over the loudspeaker in your gate area with an important announcement… and sounds like the teacher in the Charlie Brown cartoons – a garbled mess! Now, imagine you’re in the same situation, but with the tap of a button on your phone, you can … Read More
Don’t Let Hearing Troubles Get You Down
As we head into the post-holiday season and coldest months of the year, lots of us experience the “winter blues” — feeling down or depressed. But there could be another cause contributing to depression and other health problems: Hearing loss. For many people with hearing loss, social situations can become frustrating and even embarrassing when it’s difficult to hear. You … Read More
Survey Reveals Only 14% of U.S. Adults Have Tried Hearing Aids
There’s a huge disconnect between people who think they have hearing loss, and those who have done something about it. In fact, one of the reasons legislators moved to make hearing aids available over-the-counter for individuals with mild-to-moderate hearing loss was to make lower priced devices more accessible. This legislation eliminated the need for a diagnostic hearing evaluation and made … Read More
Depression and Hearing Loss—What’s the Link?
Most people think of the holidays as a happy time, celebrating with family and friends at festive gatherings. But those same classic holiday images can be stressful for many, sometimes triggering the mood disorder, depression. According to the World Health Organization, depression affects more than 120 million people worldwide. Depression can have profound effects on quality of life, impairing cognitive … Read More
Tips to Hear for the Holidays
The holidays are typically filled with gatherings where family and friends come together. Often, these events can be fun, but also filled with music and voices that grow louder as the evening wears on. That makes it especially tough for someone with hearing loss to enjoy these get-togethers. They may even choose to avoid these events all together so they … Read More
Four Ways to Improve TV Listening this Holiday Season
Are you planning to purchase a new television this holiday season, but you also have hearing loss? It’s exciting to think about watching your favorite programs on that 85” screen, but no matter what the screen size, you may be surprised to find it’s still a struggle to hear every word. Why bigger isn’t always better. New flatscreen 75” and … Read More
