Check Your Hearing This Audiology Awareness Month
October is Audiology Awareness Month! That means there’s no better time to schedule an appointment for a hearing test. Left untreated, hearing loss can lead to social isolation, anxiety, depression, falls and even dementia. This is why it’s so important to seek treatment for hearing loss early. Below we review the signs it’s time to…
Hearing Aid Care in Colder Weather
Fall is officially here, and winter is right around the corner. The leaves are changing, and Halloween decorations are displayed in every store. Soon enough you’ll be shopping for the holidays at Augusta Mall. The changing seasons also bring colder, wetter weather. If you use hearing aids, it’s important to know how changes in conditions…
How to Clean Your Hearing Aid Properly
Hearing aids are an important investment because they connect you to the hearing world. In order to get years of good hearing out of your devices, it’s essential to care for them properly. This means giving them a thorough cleaning every day. We review how to do this below. Get the Right Tools You can…
Common Noises that May Lead to Hearing Loss
Now that vaccinations have rolled out, we’re beginning to get back to some of our favorite pre-pandemic activities. However, it’s important to know that some hobbies and activities can be harmful to your hearing. Below we review how loud noises cause damage and when you should take precautions to protect your hearing health. What Is…
Could Your Exercise Routine Cause Hearing Loss or Tinnitus?
There’s no doubt that exercise is great for your physical and mental wellbeing. But if you’re not careful during your exercise routine, you could be harming your ears. Below we review ways you may be inadvertently damaging your hearing and how you can exercise safely. Straining While Weightlifting Straining while lifting weights and any other…
How to Manage Tinnitus Spikes
Tinnitus is a sensation of a ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, buzzing or humming sound with no external source. Because tinnitus is a symptom rather than a disease itself, the best way to manage tinnitus is to treat the underlying cause. Unfortunately, the underlying cause can’t always be found. Many people with tinnitus experience tinnitus spikes,…
Hearing Problems & COVID-19
Over the past year, COVID-19 has been linked to a number of long-term conditions, such as heart damage, lung damage and neurological problems. Emerging data shows that hearing loss may also be the result of being infected with the coronavirus. Hearing Loss as an Initial Symptom In rare cases, sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) can…
You Don’t Have to Experience Feelings of Loneliness with Hearing Loss
If you have hearing loss, you can find yourself in a vicious cycle where you can’t communicate well, which causes you to socially withdraw from activities you once enjoyed, like going to Brookfield Park with loved ones. This social withdrawal can lead to feelings of loneliness, which is associated with negative health effects, including ones…
Top 4 Causes of Hearing Aid Damage
Hearing aids are built to survive the rugged environment of your ear and provide you with good hearing for years to come. But they are still state-of-the-art devices that contain intricate technology, so they are susceptible to damage. Below are the top four most common causes of hearing aid damage and how to avoid it….
How to Improve Your Music Listening Experience with Hearing Aids
When you have hearing loss, there’s a lot you miss out on. Left untreated, you might not be able to hear birds chirping, have conversations with your grandchildren or enjoy listening to music like you once did. Fortunately, hearing aids can help. How Hearing Loss Affects Listening to Music There’s nothing like hearing your favorite…