How to Make the Most of the Movie Theater with Hearing Loss
It’s no secret that a night at the movies can be pricey. Many people with hearing loss, even those who love the movies, may question whether it’s worth it if they miss some of the action or have difficulty keeping up. Fortunately, in the U.S., most movie theaters are accommodating to people with this condition….
How To Navigate Different Listening Environments with Hearing Aids
We spend time in different listening environments every day. From quiet mornings sipping coffee on your porch to nights spent out with friends at Barsa Tapas Lounge & Bar. If you use hearing aids, it’s important to know how to maximize your listening experience in any environment. Talking in Noisy Environments Human beings are social…
Are My Child’s Hearing Aids Working?
As a parent, you are many things to your child: a chef, a chauffeur, an educator, a friend and more. If you have a child with hearing loss, you’ll also occasionally need to act as their audiologist. Not that you need all the expertise an audiologist has, but you need to ensure your child’s hearing…
How to Enjoy a Day on the Beach with Hearing Aids
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, 30% of adults over 70 with hearing loss and 16% of adults 20 to 69 with hearing loss use hearing aids. If you’re one of this population, it’s important to take proper care of your hearing aids when enjoying certain activities, like visiting Isle…
Hearing Aids Can Help Increase Social Activity
Hearing loss can make it difficult to enjoy sounds like your favorite music or birds chirping out your window. However, one of the most upsetting effects it can have is its impact on our ability to communicate and connect with others. Hearing Loss Makes It Harder To Socialize Hearing loss affects your ability to understand…
What Can I Expect from My Hearing Aids?
It’s a common misconception that hearing aids restore normal hearing the way eyeglasses or contacts restore 20/20 vision. Instead, they amplify sounds to a volume the wearer can detect. The average person waits 10 years to seek treatment for their hearing loss. The consequence of waiting, however, can be tragic. The longer you wait, the…
What is High-frequency Hearing Loss?
High-frequency hearing loss is a common type of hearing loss that makes it difficult to hear higher-pitched sounds. Causes of High-frequency Hearing Loss High-frequency hearing loss happens when the hair cells of your inner ear are damaged. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including: Aging Exposure to loud noise Genetic conditions Certain medications…
Tips for the Trail: How to Hike with Hearing Aids
There are many benefits to hiking. In fact, according to one study, “Time in nature can lead to health benefits through contact with the natural elements, participation in physical activity, restoration of mental and emotional health, and time with social contacts. Benefits may be immediate, such as decreased blood pressure, decreased stress levels, enhanced immune…
How to Protect Your Hearing When You Live in a Big City
According to a study entitled, “Exposures to transit and other sources of noise among New York City residents,” published in Environmental Science & Technology in 2012, more than eight of every 10 New Yorkers are exposed to enough noise to damage their hearing. Below we cover how living in a big city can contribute to…
What to Do if Your Hearing Aids Aren’t Loud Enough
Hearing aids consist of three main parts: a microphone, which picks up sounds in your environment; an amplifier, which increases the power of the sound signal to a level your ear can detect; and a receiver, which delivers the amplified sound to your ears. Unfortunately, sometimes your hearing aids don’t deliver sound that is loud…