Ah, the holiday season – a time of merriment, gatherings, and the delightful cacophony of festive tunes. For those with hearing aids, navigating the joyous sounds of the holidays can be an adventure filled with warmth and connection. Here are some of our top tips and tricks to ensure that your holiday season is not just merry and bright but …
Imagine waking up one morning to find that your world has grown quieter, the sounds around you muffled or nearly imperceptible. Sudden hearing loss, while relatively rare, can be a startling and distressing experience. Understanding Sudden Hearing Loss Sudden sensorineural hearing loss, often referred to as SSHL, is a sudden and unexplained reduction in hearing that typically occurs in one …
Whether you have normal hearing or not – we’ve all been there. It’s that panicked moment when we can’t hear or understand the conversation, while it seems that everyone else is having no trouble at all. From time to time, it’s okay to smile, nod, and pretend to understand a conversation – especially with strangers in noisy environments such as …
We live in a world where environmental noise is a constant companion for many of us throughout the day and into the night. As a result of the increasingly loud sounds we hear daily, noise pollution poses a serious threat to our health. It’s critical to know when noise pollution is present so you can take precautions to avoid …
If you have a loved one with hearing loss, you understand the struggles that affect everyone in the family. Your family member who’s straining to hear gets frustrated or withdraws from conversations rather than face the embarrassment of mishearing or answering inappropriately. They may start feeling isolated or ignored as the grandkids or other family members interact more with the …
An estimated 50 million Americans have hearing loss. This means you probably have a friend or family member who doesn’t have perfect hearing. Communicating with people who have hearing loss can be challenging for everyone. You may have to repeat yourself before they understand what you’ve said, or you may feel frustrated when they keep mishearing you. The good news …