Winter Safety: Preventing Slips and Falls with Hearing Loss Winter in the Midwest is here, and while it’s tough to predict whether this winter will be colder or snowier than usual, one thing is for sure—at some point temperatures will likely drop and it will be slick outside. Though that’s just a fact of life for most of us, for … Read More
Bluetooth Technology and Streaming for Hearing Aids
The Role of Bluetooth Technology in Hearing Aid Streaming Bluetooth technology has become such an integral part of our daily lives that we take it for granted. Today, many electronic devices are Bluetooth-enabled, like cell phones, computers, headphones, speakers, keyboards, printers, computer mice and even new vehicles. Because Bluetooth has become so common, many people think their hearing aids are … Read More
Over The Counter Hearing Aids: Everything You Need to Know
The Pros and Cons of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Based on a news release from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration dated Oct. 21, 2021, the agency is proposing a rule to establish a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. The proposed rule implements a key provision of the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act, as enacted in the FDA Reauthorization Act … Read More
New Research Finds Hearing Loss Tied to Sedentary Lifestyle
How a Sedentary Lifestyle May Contribute to Hearing Loss The research is clear that an active lifestyle, especially as you age, is important to preventing heart disease, managing your weight and offers many other health advantages, both physical and mental. Now, new research is showing another benefit to staying on the move—active older adults may be less likely to experience … Read More
Debunk the Gunk! How Earwax Can Literally Plug Your Ears Up
How Earwax Buildup Can Impact Your Hearing If you’re like millions of Baby Boomers, you grew up with this staple on the bathroom counter—cotton swabs. Parents used them to clean your ears as an infant, and as you grew older, taught you that’s the best way to keep your ears clean, too. But is it? Cotton swabs may not be … Read More
Sudden Hearing Loss Not Related to COVID Vaccine
Understanding Sudden Hearing Loss and Its Causes The news is filled with reports of side effects related to the COVID-19 vaccine—everything from the standard side effects you might expect, like a sore arm or fatigue—to rumors that it can make your body magnetic (it can’t by the way). One of the side effects may be related to sudden onset hearing … Read More
Your FSA or HSA Can Fund Your Hearing Aids
Using FSA and HSA Funds to Pay for Hearing Aids Though many people don’t have an insurance plan that covers the cost of hearing aids, there are other options that you may not be aware of that are available to you and may help with the expense. One of the most important is a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). You can … Read More
5 Types of Hearing Aids: Addressing Hearing Loss In Style!
Exploring the Different Styles of Hearing Aids To the public, it probably seems that all hearing aids are created equal, but that’s definitely not the case. There are several major hearing aid manufacturers who produce devices with unique qualities to meet specific patient needs. In addition, based on the individual’s hearing loss, there are different hearing aid styles & types … Read More
5 Common Hearing Loss Myths
Common Myths About Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids It seems that hearing loss would be a straightforward topic, but it turns out there are a lot of myths and misinformation surrounding it. Let’s address a few here based on answers from the Better Hearing Institute at betterhearing.org. Myth: Hearing loss affects only older adults. FALSE: Hearing loss does not discriminate. About … Read More
Who Has Tinnitus?
Who Is Affected by Tinnitus? With more than 45 million Americans struggling with tinnitus, it’s one of the most common health conditions in the United States, according to the American Tinnitus Association (ATA). In fact, when the U.S. Centers for Disease Control conducted its last National Health and Nutritional Examinations Survey, the CDC included several questions on tinnitus to determine … Read More
