What To Know Before Getting Hearing Aids
Approximately 28 million Americans could potentially benefit from the use of hearing aids, yet many are deterred from taking the first steps due to not knowing where to start. Consider this guide to navigate a path along with an understanding that hearing aids could significantly improve your hearing and overall well-being. Seek Professional Guidance Start…
Disaster Preparation Techniques for Those with Hearing Loss
Navigating unexpected emergencies or natural disasters can be stressful for everyone. Hearing loss can add an additional layer of uncertainty and stress. Approximately one in eight people in the U.S. have some degree of hearing loss, so there are several tools and recommended processes available to keep yourself safe in the event of an emergency….
Understanding the Connection Between Chronic Kidney Disease and Hearing Loss
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a complex and multifaceted condition affecting approximately 35.5 million adults in the United States. While it primarily impacts kidney function, its reach extends beyond the renal system, affecting multiple organs and bodily functions. One surprising yet significant manifestation of CKD is its association with hearing loss. Understanding the link between…
Bluetooth® Hearing Aids and Increased Connectivity
As technology continues to play a pivotal role in our daily lives, it’s no surprise that it profoundly impacts our health care and personal well-being. For the 1.5 billion people in the world living with hearing loss, Bluetooth technology is a game-changer. Bluetooth hearing aids amplify speech sounds and reduce background noise for enhanced communication…
What To Know About Communicating With People With Hearing Loss
Building meaningful relationships requires effective communication, especially when interacting with individuals who have hearing loss. Whether it’s a family member, friend or colleague, providing emotional support is key to bridging the hearing loss gap and fostering stronger connections. Let’s explore some strategies to help you offer emotional support to individuals with hearing loss. Understanding the…
Tips To Help Your Child Adjust To Hearing Aids
Change can be difficult for many children, and adapting to hearing aids is no exception. Approximately 14.9% of children ages six to 19 have low- or high-frequency hearing loss of at least 16 decibels in one or both ears. One way to help your child through their experience with hearing loss is to give them…
Can Yoga and Meditation Provide Tinnitus Relief?Â
Tinnitus, the experience of hearing ringing in one or both ears, can result in stress and frustration. In addition to ringing, tinnitus symptoms could also include buzzing, clicking or roaring. About 10% of the U.S. population has experienced tinnitus lasting at least five minutes in the past year. Recent studies have shown that practicing yoga…
Audiology Awareness Month: Four Activities That Can Benefit Your Hearing Health
October is Audiology Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to highlight various ways that you can be proactive and benefit your hearing health. Turn the Volume Down Exposure to loud noise is one of the leading causes of hearing loss. It can happen from a single exposure to an extremely loud noise or…
How To Manage Tinnitus While Flying
If you are one of the millions of Americans who deal with tinnitus, you know how irritating the ringing or buzzing in your ears can be. Some people experience worse tinnitus symptoms while flying. If you are one of them, let’s go over a few ways to manage your tinnitus so that you’re prepared the…
How to Protect Your Hearing While Outdoors
While summers in Arizona can get quite toasty, it’s still a great time for many to spend outside soaking up the sun, whether hanging out at the park with the family or playing a round at Silverbell Golf Course. However, some outdoor activities have the potential to reach loud volumes that can harm your hearing….