Why Your Support Matters for Friends With Hearing Loss
Friendships are an essential part of life. We rely on our friends to celebrate with us when we’re happy and support us when we’re sad. If one of your friends has hearing loss, they might need a little extra from that support side of your friendship. Why Your Support Matters The importance of supportive friendships…
Remember To Protect Your Ears at Noisy Spring Events
Attending concerts at the Jessye Norman Amphitheater or heading to the June Pickle Fest in Grovetown is part of what makes the warmer seasons so great. When you set out for a concert or festival, you might pack some water, sunscreen or even a few snacks. While it may not be the first thing on…
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…
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…
A Guide to Your Newborn’s Hearing Screening
Welcoming a new baby is an emotional mix of excitement, love and overwhelm. Between installing their car seat, reading books, setting up the nursery and imagining life with your newborn in your arms, there’s a lot to think about. The good news is that some parts of those first days are designed to be simple…
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…
Understanding and Managing Auditory Fatigue
We all have those days where things seem a little more difficult than usual. Maybe you slept funny, and your work suddenly seems trickier to do, or you feel drained at the idea of going to happy hour at Finch & Fifth with your friends. For people with hearing loss, this dip in energy may…
How Families Can Create a Hearing-Friendly Home
Home means something a little different to each of us. Because your home is unique to you, it’s essential to ensure that the design and function of the home meet your specific needs. If you have hearing loss, that means organizing the space in a way that promotes effective communication. How Can Home Design Affect…
Managing Your Hearing Loss During Thanksgiving Grocery Shopping
Thanksgiving grocery shopping offers colorful displays of pumpkins and cranberries, families stocking up for big meals and that unmistakable holiday buzz in the air. But for people with hearing loss, a pre-holiday run to FreshTake Grocery can feel less festive and more overwhelming. Crowded aisles, clattering carts and holiday announcements can create a perfect storm…