Get into the Spooky Spirit with Hearing Aids
Halloween is approaching quickly, which means it is time to start thinking about what costume you’re going to be wearing. If you use hearing aids, you may even consider making them part of your costume or decorating them so that they stand out. Hearing aid stigma is becoming a thing of the past, and by…
What Is Cookie Bite Hearing Loss?
Despite the name, cookie bite hearing loss does not occur after a particularly loud bite of snickerdoodle from The Sugar Shack Bakery. Instead, it gets its name by the U-shape it creates on an audiogram, which is a chart that plots the results of your hearing test, resembling a cookie bite. Symptoms of Cookie Bite…
What Should I Do if I Don’t Like My Hearing Aids?
If you’ve recently decided to try hearing aids and are finding that you don’t like using them, don’t fear. There are many common issues that first-time hearing aid users face that have simple solutions to help improve their listening experience. Common Hearing Aid Complaints Discomfort Research has shown that discomfort is one of the more…
How to Enjoy a Day on the Beach with Hearing Aids
Is there any summer activity more refreshing and relaxing than traveling to the beach? If you’re headed somewhere tropical this summer and you’re one of the 16% of adults ages 20 to 69 who wears hearing aids, be sure to follow our tips to make the most of your trip while keeping your devices safe….
Four Tips for Dining Out With Hearing Loss
The bustle and background noise of places like Horizon’s Restaurant can make dining out a challenge for people with hearing loss. Thankfully, there are several ways to help yourself hear better and enjoy your dining experience. Why Dining Out Is Harder With Hearing Loss Restaurants are a notoriously noisy environment. A study of 30 casual…
What Is Mixed Hearing Loss & How Is It Treated?
If you’re one of the 48 million Americans with hearing loss, it’s important to seek treatment right away. Left untreated, hearing loss is associated with anxiety, depression, falls and even dementia. If you have a type of hearing loss known as mixed hearing loss, treatment may not be straightforward. Below we review what mixed hearing…
Understanding the Results of Your Hearing Test
Hearing loss is a common condition that gets more likely as we age. If you’ve noticed that you’re having to turn up the television louder than usual or that conversations are harder to follow when you’re out with friends at Brightside Café, it might be time to schedule a hearing test. Reasons to Have Your…
Benefits of Treating Hearing Loss Early
Hearing loss is a progressive condition, meaning it develops slowly over time. Many people don’t even realize they have hearing loss until it has advanced beyond a stage that is easily treatable. In fact, only 20% of people who could benefit from treatment actually wears hearing aids, and those that do wait an average of…
3 Ways to Protect Your Hearing Aids While Swimming
Moisture damage is one of the top reasons people bring their hearing aids in for repair. That’s why if you’re planning on spending time in the pool at Leif Erikson Park this summer you need to know how to protect your device from the water. Avoid Exposing Your Hearing Aids to Moisture Take out your…
How to Help Your Child Keep Their Hearing Aids On
It can be a challenge to get your child to wear their hearing aids consistently when they first get them. If you are a struggling parent, know that you are not alone. Let’s look at a few tips to help make the process easier for both of you. Getting Your Child Comfortable Wearing Hearing Aids…