How To Navigate a Party With Hearing Aids
Whether it’s a work event, a family reunion, or celebrating a friend’s birthday somewhere like Graze Restaurant it seems as though there’s a different social event every week. Considering that 7.1% of adults over the age of 45 use hearing aids, many may be wondering how to navigate these parties while wearing hearing aids. Thankfully,…
How Hearing Aids Increase Brain Activity
There are countless good reasons to treat your hearing loss. Using hearing aids has been shown to increase your confidence in social situations, help you focus while at work and make it easier to enjoy a meal with loved ones at Hemingway’s Bistro. Research has shown that an additional benefit of hearing aids is that…
Can Hearing Aids Worsen my Hearing Loss?
According to a study published in 2017, “By amplifying and improving access to sounds, and speech sounds in particular, the aim of hearing aid use is to reduce the negative consequences of hearing loss and improve participation in everyday life.” This may include participating in events at the Charleston Farm Community Center. Unfortunately, many people…
What Are the Differences Between Basic & Advanced Hearing Aids?
Hearing aids, like any technology, are rapidly advancing. Some advanced models may boast features you never even thought possible. However, some people aren’t interested in taking advantage of certain features, in which case a basic model may be more appropriate. Below we review the differences between basic and advanced hearing aid types. Basic Hearing Aids…
Signs Your Hearing Aid Doesn’t Fit Properly
According to a study published in the International Journal of Audiology, “The majority (80%) of adults aged 55–74 years who would benefit from a hearing aid, do not use them. Furthermore, many people given a hearing aid do not wear it.” The researchers hypothesize this may have to do with physical discomfort or poor sound…
Tips & Tricks for Making Your Hearing Aid Batteries Last Longer
There are many parts of your hearing aid that work together to help you hear well at The Daily, but all these parts would be useless without the battery. Most batteries last between three and seven days, depending on a number of factors including the style of hearing aid, size of battery, number of hours…
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…