What To Know About Traveling With Hearing Aids
It’s nice to take a little break from work or school to enjoy the sun in another city. If you’re among the 15% of U.S. adults with hearing loss,[1] you need to take a few extra precautions to care for your devices on the go. Let’s look at some of those tips below. 1. Pack…
Can Summer Sweat Harm Your Hearing Aids?
Summer means more time outdoors, higher temperatures and plenty of perspiration. If you wear hearing aids, you may wonder whether all that extra moisture could affect how well your devices perform. The happy news is that a few simple habits can go a long way toward keeping your hearing aids working their best through this…
How To Keep Your Hearing Aids Safe in the Summer Heat
Hearing aids are remarkable devices that could benefit as many as 28.8 million U.S. adults.[1] Each device is designed to last for years, but there’s one thing that can get in the way of that long lifespan: Georgia heat. How Heat Affects Your Hearing Aids Hearing aids are as sensitive to heat as any other…
Taking Advantage of Your Hearing Aids in Changing Environments
When you put your hearing aids in after getting out of bed in the quiet morning, they likely don’t need to be at maximum volume. If you head to a construction site for work or walk into a concert at Dirty Boots Augusta, however, you’ll need to adjust your devices’ settings to accommodate your changing…
Managing Hearing Loss at the Farmers Market
There’s something so soothing about a farmers market; chatting with the local vendors, grabbing those famous Georgia peaches fresh from the farm and enjoying the community of the place make for a great Saturday. Whether you prefer Augusta’s Veggie Park Farmers Market or the Dearing Farmers Market, finding ways to manage your hearing loss while…
Auditory Training Tools for New Hearing Aid Users
Living with hearing loss can be frustrating at times. The condition makes it harder to understand speech and move around your environment confidently, often leading to social isolation and loneliness. When you first get hearing aids, the amplified speech will help you reconnect to the people in your life. One way to further improve your…
Protecting Your Hearing Aids During Workouts
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and two days of muscle-strengthening physical activity each week (2023). Whether you like to hit your weekly 150 minutes through a yoga class or a run around Pendleton King Park, you need to make sure…
Questions To Ask During Your Audiology Appointment
Scheduling an audiology appointment is an exciting step towards understanding and treating your hearing loss. Let’s take a look at a handful of questions you can ask during your appointment to ensure you get all the information you need to move forward confidently. Question #1: What Type and Degree of Hearing Loss Do I Have?…
Improving Your Safety With Hearing Aids
An estimated 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from hearing aids. In addition to clearer communication, hearing aids can also help keep you safe. Two Ways Hearing Loss Affects Safety When you think about safety sounds, things like fire alarms and emergency sirens are probably the first to mind, but they’re far from the only…
Start the New Year off With a Hearing Test
We’ve officially kicked off 2026, and what better way to start the new year than with a hearing test! Why is Hearing Testing Important? Hearing tests are an essential part of staying healthy, even if you don’t notice any problems. Just as routine medical exams help monitor things like cholesterol or blood count, hearing evaluations…