Signs You Should Treat Your Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is common, affecting approximately 48 million people across the U.S. Yet despite its prevalence, many people put off seeking treatment. In fact, only one in five people who could benefit from hearing aids actually wears them. If you suspect you may have hearing loss, know that early intervention yields the best results. We’ve…
Hearing Aids Can Help Improve Listening Fatigue
Most people are familiar with that feeling of exhaustion after leaving a party or ending a Zoom call, but many are unfamiliar with what the feeling is called. Audiologists refer to it as listening fatigue, and while it can affect anyone, people with hearing loss are most familiar with it. Fortunately, wearing hearing aids can…
Caring for Your Hearing Aids
Your hearing aids represent a significant investment in terms of both financial cost and the amount of time you spent with your audiologist identifying your exact type and degree of hearing loss, selecting the best device for your needs and getting the programming just right. Because of this, you’ll want to take good care of…
How to Adjust to Your Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are the preferred treatment for most of the 48 million Americans who have hearing loss. Today’s devices are amazing in their ability to provide amplification only of sounds you want to hear, connect to Bluetooth devices and automatically adjust their settings based on your environment. But even the most top-of-the-line devices require some…
Hearing Aids Can Lower Chance of Depression, Dementia & Falls
Hearing loss is a common condition, affecting an estimated 48 million Americans. However, only about one in five people who could benefit from treatment for their hearing loss actually wears hearing aids. Hearing aids have many benefits, like improving your communication and, in turn, your relationships with loved ones. But did you know hearing aids…
What to Know About Artificial Intelligence in Hearing Aids
When you think of artificial intelligence (AI), what comes to mind? For many, it’s a scene from a sci-fi movie, or a robot from the University of South Carolina robotics department coming to life. But in reality, we already see various forms of AI in our daily life – including in hearing aids. What Is…
Does Hearing Loss Cause Fatigue?
It’s common to feel worn out after a long Zoom call with friends or socially-distanced get-together at Brittlebank Park. But for people with hearing loss, this fatigue tends to be chronic, occurring after almost every interaction. We discuss how hearing loss can lead to fatigue below. Listening Fatigue Listening fatigue is a term that audiologists…
How Long Do Hearing Aids Last?
Hearing aids represent a significant investment in both time and money, so you’ll want to get the most out of them that you possibly can. On average, hearing aids last between three and seven years, but there are many factors that play into the duration of their lifespan. We review some of these factors below…
What Type of Hearing Aid Should You Choose?
Hearing aids are an important investment in your health, relationships and quality of life. In order to get the most benefit possible from your devices, you want to find ones that suit your hearing, financial and lifestyle needs. While the process may seem overwhelming at first, your audiologist will work with you every step of…
How Are Hearing Aids Fitted?
Hearing aids come in a wide variety of shapes, styles and colors. Unfortunately, you can’t try on every set like you would a pair of jeans at Citadel Mall to find the perfect fit. Instead, you’ll work with an expert audiologist to figure out what hearing aid is best suited to your hearing needs, lifestyle,…