How To Care for Your Hearing Aids on Halloween
Choosing your costume from one of Augusta’s stores and adding your favorite spooky activities to your calendar are just two of the fun things Halloween brings. If you’re among the more than 13% of people in the U.S. aged 12 and over who have hearing loss, you need to make sure your hearing aids don’t…
How Hearing Aids Can Make Birdwatching More Enjoyable
Birdwatching is a great way to connect with nature, whether you’re a pro competing in the World Series of Birding or just hanging out in Phinizy Swamp Nature Park looking for your favorite local birds. If you’ve always loved watching birds, but hearing loss has made it difficult to catch the characteristic tweeting or fully…
How Your Hearing Aids Help You Enjoy Augusta Festivals
Augusta has some pretty amazing festivals and community events that make living here that much more exciting. Whether you’re going to the Arts in the Heart Festival in September or getting excited for one of Augusta’s other events, hearing aids can make your experience even better. The Benefits of Hearing Aids at Festivals Hearing aids…
How To Find Better Listening Environments for Conversations With Hearing Loss
Catching up with a friend over dinner or meeting someone for coffee at Relic can be a great way to connect. But if you’re among the 15% of U.S. adults with hearing loss,[1] the setting you choose can make a big difference in how easily you follow the conversation. Background noise, poor lighting and distance…
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…
Speech and Language Developmental Milestones to Look For
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “The first 3 years of life, when the brain is developing and maturing, is the most intensive period for acquiring speech and language skills.”[1] During this time, it’s important to monitor your child’s speech and language development so that any disorders can be diagnosed…
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…
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…