You might think your hearing problem only affects you, but your spouse, family, friends, and co-workers might have already had it up to here. Untreated hearing problems are a major cause of stress in relationships, especially with those closest to us. Researchers who conducted a qualitative study of couples, where one partner had hearing loss, […]
In the past year, the phrase “staying in” has taken on a new meaning. The general public was encouraged to stay in their homes to reduce the spread of COVID-19, a recommendation that stayed in effect for months. For some, their duration of the “stay-at-home” orders were spent with immediate family. For others, it brought […]
The Ear is the Window to the Heart Learn what your hearing can tell us about your heart health! Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States today. According to the CDC, one person dies every 36 seconds from cardiovascular disease. The term “heart disease” can […]
It’s been a difficult, trying year – but now the Holidays are here. Hopefully it will be a joyous time to share with your family, and it might be the only time all year you get together with your whole family. Of course, you want to talk to everyone, get to know new additions (spouses, […]
Hearing Health Center recently introduced the option to lease hearing aids. It certainly makes sense. After all, we lease our cars, our smart phones, and office equipment. Why not lease our hearing aids?Although cost isn’t the number one reason for the 80% of Americans who need hearing aids but don’t wear them,* it can certainly […]
Your Voice on a Tape Recorder (or through a Hearing Aid) Did you ever hear your voice on a recording or through a hearing aid? Bet you didn’t like it. You most likely thought it didn’t sound anything like you. In fact, in a study of subjects listening to recordings of their own voice, along […]
Over 100,000 people will descend on Chicago’s Grant Park for Lollapalooza this year. The annual festival is already wreaking havoc on traffic, and is sure to kill millions of tiny hair cells in the ears that respond to sound. Many attendees will go home with permanent hearing damage.In previous years, the level of the music […]
I recently came across a story by Alan Felman, a 30 year old writer for Medical News Today. I want to share it with you because it expresses so many of the emotions and behaviors I felt and exhibited before getting my hearing aids…and after. “The big kicker with gradual-onset hearing loss is that you […]
Most hearing aid users know that their hearing health, treatment, and their hearing aids are crucial. In fact, they probably see their doctor of Audiology more often than any other health care provider. They understand that their hearing capacity and their ability to understand and process speech is critical for effective communication and enjoyment. First […]
Protecting your hearing doesn’t mean skipping activities you love; learn how to get the most out of your concert experience. Let’s face it: today’s world has become increasingly loud, yet people do not think about their ears when attending concerts. They may say, “I’m paying to hear the music, why would I plug my ears?” […]
JUST AS TECHNOLOGY IN HEARING AIDS CHANGE, HEARING AID BATTERY TECHNOLOGY IS ALSO CHANGING.HERE IS WHAT IS AVAILABLE AND SOME THINGS TO CONSIDER TYPES OF BATTERIESREGULAR, DISPOSABLE ZINC-AIR BATTERIES Zinc-air hearing aid batteries are the traditional, pull-tab disposable batteries most frequently used in hearing aids. When the tab is pulled, the oxygen from the air […]
It can be frustrating to physically handle and manipulate hearing aids for someone who has poor dexterity. Fortunately, recent technology in hearing aids has made this much easier! First, there is the Lyric hearing aid. The audiologist inserts the Lyric hearing aid in the office; there is absolutely NO maintenance required by the patient. […]