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Hearing loss can be brought on by many things and is usually extremely aggravating. There are some situations where hearing loss is caused by a more severe underlying health condition and isn’t just the result of an injury or aging. These are some hearing loss red flags you should look for Hearing loss will often
Everyone’s hearing loss situation is unique and hearing aids are designed to make up for those unique conditions. If your hearing aids are giving you headaches or any other kind of pain, whether you’ve been using them for years or you’re a new user, there’s a solution. If your hearing aid is properly adjusted it
Does it seem like your hearing aid batteries die way too fast? There are several reasons why this may be happening that might be surprising. How long should hearing aid batteries last? From 3 to 7 days is the standard time-frame for charge to last. That’s a very wide range. But it’s so wide that
In conversation with friends, you want to be polite. At work, you want to appear engaged, even enthralled with what your boss/colleagues/customers are saying. With family, you may find it less difficult to simply tune out the conversation and ask the person near you to repeat what you missed, just a little louder, please. You
You’re having a Zoom call with your granddaughter and you’ve been looking forward to it all week! You’ll be able to get caught up, check-in, and, laugh. But when you get online you notice, to your horror and frustration, that you can’t hear very well. Your hearing aids are in, but everything sounds muffled. You
Do you hear a crackling noise? Buzzing, crackling, “static”, or whooshing noises in your ear can all be signs of a condition known as tinnitus. Here’s what you should know. Ever hear crackling, buzzing, or thumping sounds that seem to come out of nowhere? If this is occurring with hearing aids, it could mean you
As we age we begin to have difficulty hearing clearly and we typically just accept it as a normal part of the aging process. Perhaps we start turning up the volume on the TV or keep asking our grandchildren to speak up when they’re talking to us, or maybe we start to forget things? Loss
You’re a pretty busy person, so it’s reasonable that you completely forgot about the hearing test you have scheduled for tomorrow. It’s a good thing we sent out a reminder text so you should have time to prepare. So… what should you do? You won’t need to stay awake all night cramming for a hearing
You have an active summer planned. Some beach time and lots of swimming for sure. You’ll do some day-to-day jogging and then maybe attend a ball game or two before going home and grilling up some tasty dinner. You’ll be busy! So it’s essential that your hearing aids are ready. Each of these activities can
Keep your eyes on the road. Naturally, it’s good advice, but it doesn’t speak to your other senses. Your ears, for example, are doing tons of work when you’re driving, helping you monitor other vehicles, calling your attention to info on your dashboard, and keeping you connected with the other people in your vehicle. So
When should you get a hearing test? Here are four indicators that you need to get your hearing tested. Recently, my kids complained about how loud my TV was. And guess what my reply was. I said, “What”? It was a joke. I thought it was funny. But it also wasn’t. The TV has been
The buzzing in your ear keeps worsening. At first, you could barely notice it. But after being at the construction site all day (for work), you’ve realized just how noisy (and how persistent) that buzzing has become. These noises can take many forms, such as ringing, buzzing, or any number of noises. You’re considering coming
