Tips for Using Hearing Aids with an Active Lifestyle
One study published in the International Journal of Audiology reports, “Age-related hearing loss is an increasingly important public health problem affecting approximately 40% of 55–74 year olds. The primary clinical management intervention for people with hearing loss is hearing aids, however, the majority (80%) of adults aged 55–74 years who would benefit from a hearing…
What Are Common Causes of Pediatric Hearing Loss?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “CDC data have shown that approximately 1 to 3 per 1,000 children have hearing loss. Other studies have shown rates from 2 to 5 per 1,000 children.” These statistics show that hearing loss in children is relatively common. But what causes it? We review some…
How to Put Your Hearing Aids In
If you’ve recently made the choice to get hearing aids, congratulations! Not only do they help you hear better, but they are an excellent investment in your physical, mental and emotional health. Hearing aids make it easier to communicate with others, helping you perform better at work and improving your ability to connect with others…
How To Get The Most Out of Your Rechargeable Hearing Aid
Are you frustrated by having to change your hearing aid batteries every few days? If so, rechargeable hearing aids may be right for you. A survey conducted in 2022 examining what hearing aid features had the most positive impact on their listening experience found that 34% of respondents selected having rechargeable hearing aids. Let’s examine…
How to Plan a Hearing Loss-Friendly Wedding
If you’re planning a wedding, you should know that, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, one in eight people in the United States age 12 or older have hearing loss in one or both ears. This means there will most likely be a handful of people who experience some degree…
If You Use Hearing Aids, Here’s What to Know About Hearing Loops
Whether you already have a set of hearing aids or you’re considering making the investment, you should ask your audiologist about a feature called a telecoil (t-coil). These are small copper coils that are standard in most modern hearing aids. When used in conjunction with a hearing loop, it can significantly improve your listening experience…
How Musicians Can Protect Their Hearing
Noise exposure is the second most common cause of sensorineural hearing loss after advancing age. If you’re a musician, whether you play in a garage, Miller Theater in downtown Augusta or in an arena, you’re at increased risk of noise-induced hearing loss due to frequent and excessive noise exposure. We review more about this and…
What Are Invisible Hearing Aids?
Millions of Americans wear hearing aids. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2019, more than 7% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with hearing loss and are considering treatment options, you may be wondering what type of hearing aids are best for…
Best Places To Store Your Hearing Aids
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 7% of adults aged 45 and older use hearing aids. Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed with hearing loss or have been wearing hearing aids for years, one of the most important things to know is how to take care of your device, including how to…
Why Hearing Aids Are Different from Glasses
There’s one way in which hearing aids and eyeglasses are the same: both treat a sensory loss. However, there are more ways that they are different. We review these differences below. Hearing Aids Are Less Common According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “About 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from…