Hearing loss can have a significant impact on our quality of life, from missed conversations to social isolation. It’s estimated that over 466 million people globally have some form of hearing loss, with this number expected to rise to 630 million by 2030. If left untreated, hearing loss can lead to serious health issues, including cognitive decline, depression, and dementia. …
Hearing Aid Wearers Experience Less Fatigue & Increased Social Activity
If you have hearing loss, then you may be aware of how exhausting it can be. While you aren’t expending physical energy when you strain to hear, it can put more stress on our mind to fill in blank spaces in words. This can be surprisingly exhausting. Listening fatigue is a very real issue for those of us with hearing …
How Long Do Hearing Aids Last?
Have you recently discovered how much your life has transformed now that you wear hearing aids? Many are surprised to find just how much they love to connect with the people in their life and try new things once they get accustomed to wearing hearing aids daily. You may now find that you feel clear and confident enough to explore …
If I Can Still Hear, Is It OK to Put Off Getting Hearing Aids?
If you are in your 40’s or 50’s you may be experiencing the first signs of hearing loss. It can begin with struggling to hear a family member when they are talking in the other room. You may find the need to turn up the volume on the TV, or have receptionists or waiters repeat themselves especially if you’re in …
SELECTING HEARING AIDS
Hearing aids have advanced a lot from the days of holding a cone up to your ear. It can take anywhere from 15 minutes to 2 hours to be fitted for a hearing aid and up to a few months to fully adjust to them. These days, hearing aids come in an array of sizes, shapes, and colors and can …
Preparing for Your Hearing Test
So you’ve chosen to get your hearing tested! Maybe you were already diagnosed with hearing loss years ago but you’re not hearing like you used to with your current hearing aids. Maybe you’ve noticed that you struggle to carry on conversations in restaurants or other public places. Maybe you’ve been getting noise complaints from your neighbors about the television being …
All About Different Hearing Aid Features
HEARING LOSS and HEARING AIDS Hearing loss is much more common than many people likely assume. It affects over 13% of the U.S. population over the age of 18. And though statistics show that over two-thirds of these people endure their condition without seeking appropriate treatment, that is still a huge number of people that use hearing aids. Over seven …
How AI Can Assist Those with Hearing Loss
When you think of Artificial Intelligence (AI) your mind may go directly to popular books and Hollywood sci-fi films. AI is commonly associated with robots searching for their identity, aiding the protagonist, or even trying to take over the world. However, AI doesn’t always refer to robots. It is actually technology which aids in machine learning. AI can monitor your …
Tips to Help Your Hearing Aids Last Longer
If you’ve made the choice to get hearing aids, you are well on your way to a whole new world of hearing! Congratulations on getting yourself the assistance you need. Now that you have selected a pair of hearing devices, you will want to make them last as long as possible. With the remarkable technological innovations of the latest hearing …
Watching TV with Hearing Aids
Hearing aids have experienced exciting innovations over recent years which has significantly enhanced user experience. These devices offer a variety of features and technologies that are designed to integrate connectivity and maximize hearing. Navigating life with hearing aids takes time to adjust to. But by learning about how to best use your hearing aids and practicing, you can manage and …