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What Are the Best Hearing Aids for Profound Hearing Loss?
We measure hearing loss severity in degrees of decibel loss. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association offers the following degree categories: People with profound hearing loss typically do not hear any speech and only very loud sounds,…
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Can Hearing Aids Lower My Stress?
Life is fun and exciting. But it can also be stressful. Whether you’re working too hard or trying to plan a summer vacation with six family members, you probably aren’t looking to add more stress…
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How Ear Infections Can Affect Your Hearing — And What You Can Do About It
If you or your child has ever had an ear infection, you know how uncomfortable they can be. But beyond the pain and pressure, ear infections can sometimes affect hearing. Most of the time, this…
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How Are Hearing Aid Non-Use and Auditory Depravation Related
Many people view hearing loss as a static condition, but it can actually progress over time due to factors like aging, genetics and poor ear care. While a single exposure to loud noise won’t necessarily…
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Essential Hearing Aid Habits: When To Wear and Remove Your Devices
When you first get a new device, whether a phone, laptop or hearing aid, you have to take time to learn how to use and care for it. With hearing aids, knowing when to wear…
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Understanding the Emotional Stages of Hearing Loss Acceptance
If you or a loved one has hearing loss, understanding the emotional stages that come with it can make the treatment process feel less overwhelming. Let’s explore how you can move forward with confidence. The…
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Newer Hearing Aids Make Hearing Easy
As we move throughout the day, the noise level we experience changes. For example, the volume at Dakota Dunes library is a lot different than when you’re out to dinner at a busy restaurant. If…
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How To Make Sure Your Hearing Aids Stay in Place
There are several things to adjust to when you start wearing hearing aids—including making sure they stay in place. While they should usually remain in your ears without an issue, poor fit, moisture and sweat…
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How Tinnitus Impacts Musicians
If you are a musician dealing with tinnitus, you are not alone. Though studies vary, it’s estimated that anywhere between 30% and 50% of music professionals have tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. This condition…
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Hearing Aids & Babies: The First 6 Months
In 2000, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program was established to ensure children with hearing loss receive the support they need as early as possible. This initiative focuses on the early identification of…