Are you a veteran who is dealing with hearing loss? If so, you are not alone. It is estimated that 60% of veterans returning from combat zones have reported cases …
Occupational Hearing Hazards
Every day we are surrounded by sound. Sounds help us navigate the world around us, communicate with others and even have the potential to release pleasure in the brain. However, …
Understanding Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
If you have ever attended a loud concert or sporting event and left with ringing in your ears, this may mean that you have suffered noise induced hearing loss. It’s …
Tips for Traveling with Hearing Aids
When preparing for travel, there is much to consider and organize. If you have hearing loss, it is important to take the time and plan ahead for your hearing needs. …
Tips for Driving with Hearing Aids
Hearing is a major way we navigate public spaces. Whether walking or driving, hearing is critical to ensuring personal safety as well as the safety of others. Both visual and …
Adjusting to New Hearing Aids
It takes time to adjust to new hearing aids, especially if you are a first-time wearer. In addition to learning and familiarizing yourself with how this device works, you are …
Questions to Ask During a Hearing Consultation & Fitting
Deciding to confront hearing loss is a brave step towards finding a better hearing experience. People who choose to treat hearing loss have higher outcomes of improved relationships, more ease …
Tips for Selecting Hearing Aids
Shopping for hearing aids can be an overwhelming step in your decision to acknowledge and treat hearing loss. If you feel intimidated at the thought of choosing an audiologist and …
Building Connections | May is Better Hearing and Speech Month
Helping a Family Member with Hearing Loss It can be intimidating to broach the subject of hearing loss with a family member, even when the impetus comes from a place …
The Benefits of Treating Hearing Loss
As far as hearing specialists know, most forms of hearing loss are permanent, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t be treated! Hearing assistance has developed at a remarkable speed …