Tips for Teaching Kids With Hearing Loss
Teaching is a rewarding, if occasionally taxing, career. Between making lesson plans and organizing field trips to the Augusta Museum of History, you spend your days connecting with kids and helping them learn. One additional factor that may arise is the responsibility that comes with teaching kids with hearing loss. An estimated 34 million…
Smartphone Apps for Hearing Loss Support
You carry your smartphone wherever you go, from work or school to dinners out and picnics in Pendleton King Park. In addition to the calling and texting features, your phone has navigation, music, photos and even apps to help you navigate hearing loss. Approximately 15% of U.S. adults have hearing loss. If you’re among that…
Hearing Loss and Diabetes: What’s the Connection?
Approximately 11% of the U.S. population has diabetes. If you have diabetes, you’re probably familiar with its most common side effects, including fatigue, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss and blurred vision. However, one area that often gets overlooked is hearing. Research shows that even prediabetes increases the risk of hearing loss by 30%. Let’s take…
Understanding Hidden Hearing Loss
We use pure tone testing to identify most cases of hearing loss. The results are charted on an audiogram to help us understand the degree and type of hearing loss. Hidden hearing loss, on the other hand, is a little trickier to diagnose. What is Hidden Hearing Loss? Hidden hearing loss describes any hearing loss…
How Does Sound Move Through My Ears?
Whether you’re enjoying a quiet conversation at Trellis Coffee Bar or tuning in to a podcast on your daily walk, your ears are constantly processing different sounds. Let’s take a closer look at how your hearing system works and why taking care of it matters. How the Hearing System Works Your hearing system is a…
Managing Tinnitus: How Hearing Aids Can Help You Find Relief
If you’ve ever experienced a ringing or buzzing sound in your ears, you’re not alone. Tinnitus affects between 15% and 20% of people. For some, it’s a temporary annoyance. But for others, it can be a daily challenge. The Impact of Chronic Tinnitus Tinnitus is considered chronic when it lasts for three months or longer….
How to Talk to Your Child About Hearing Loss and Deaf Awareness
Helping children understand hearing loss early on is a great way to promote empathy, inclusivity and communication. Maybe a classmate wears hearing aids, or your child recently saw someone using sign language at Brookfield Park. Whatever the spark, it’s a perfect opportunity to teach your child about hearing loss. Explaining Hearing Loss Children appreciate simple,…
What to Know About Ototoxicity
Certain medications and chemicals can cause a condition known as ototoxicity, which damages the inner ear. This damage can lead to hearing loss, ringing in the ears and balance issues, impacting your ability to enjoy conversations at local favorites like The Boll Weevil Café or events at the Augusta Riverwalk. While some medications have necessary…
Tips for Helping Your Hearing Aids Stay In Place
It’s understandable to feel annoyed if your hearing aids frequently fall out or become dislodged. This often happens because of poor fit, moisture and sweat or movement. Here are some tips and tricks to make sure your devices stay remain in your ears comfortably. Make Sure They’re In Properly It’s important to make sure you’re…
Why Wearing Hearing Aids While Alone Is Essential
Hearing aids offer many benefits that go beyond helping you in conversations with friends or family or ordering a coffee at places. These devices can also be incredibly valuable during your quiet, solo moments. Physical and Emotional Benefits of Using Hearing Aids Alone Wearing hearing aids when you’re alone can bring several key benefits: Easier…