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 …
Watching TV with Hearing Aids
Hearing loss can make everyday activities more challenging. You might sleep through the alarm in the morning, or have a hard time following conversations. Hearing loss also makes it harder to listen to music, talk on the phone, and even watch TV. Have you been turning up the volume on the TV until other members of the family complain it’s …
Common Excuses for Not Buying Hearing Aids
If you or someone you love has hearing loss, hearing aids can be a remarkable tool to improve communication ability and to enable the enjoyment of the natural soundscape. Yet, too many people with hearing loss resist getting the help they deserve. One of the most common reasons a person might not get hearing aids can feel insurmountable to loved …
Keeping Your Hearing Aids Dry
One of the benefits of hearing aids is that they enable you to hear no matter where you are. Whether you are taking a walk in the forest or doing your shopping through the town square, hearing aids make it possible to engage with others easily and clearly and also to enjoy the soundscape of the natural world. However, one …
Are Two Hearing Aids Better Than One?
Some of us know without a doubt that we have hearing loss in both ears. With similar levels of noise exposure over a lifetime it only makes sense that both ears would suffer similar levels of damage over time. However, others can tell that only one ear has serious hearing loss or that the degrees of hearing loss are quite …
Hearing Aids & Artificial Intelligence
In the classic science fiction series Hyperion by Dan Simmons, future human beings come into a fraught relationship with artificial intelligence. Without any “spoilers,” the interests of humans and these artificially intelligent beings come into conflict, and future humans are faced with a crisis regarding their continued use of technology and these fictional entities with seemingly infinite information processing potential. …
Hearing Aids Mitigate Cognitive Decline in Older People
People sometimes assume hearing loss is solely an issue with the ears, but in reality, it is far more than that. Hearing loss has a profound effect on your brain, and living with untreated hearing loss often leads to a rapid cognitive decline. When the brain’s auditory centers produce fewer inputs, you will start losing cells that aren’t being used. …