The holidays are a great time of year to spend with friends and family that you may or may not see much of during the rest of the year. It’s during this time that lots of reconnecting happens and that...
How Changes in the Weather Affect Your Hearing
As we enter the autumn season, the weather starts to turn. For most of us it begins to get cooler and the need for additional clothing is needed. But, did you know the change in season could also affect your...
5 Tips for Communicating with Loved Ones who have Hearing Loss
While every sense is important, hearing is one that really involves more than just you. It involves communication with others. While hearing aids can help improve communication between you and your loved one, they affect different users differently. So how...
5 Tips for Getting Used to Your New Hearing Aids
Whether you’re a first-time hearing aid user or a longtime wearer, advancements and changes in technology mean your new hearing system will take some getting used to. Similar to glasses and/or contact lenses, hearing aids can feel a little strange...
Hearing Loss Symptoms: Early Detection is Key
It is very common for most people to attribute hearing loss to old age, but with hearing loss that’s not always the case. There are other early signs of hearing loss that many people will ignore simply due to being...
Airports: Traveling with Hearing Loss
Traveling is usually nerve wrecking enough by itself, but when you have a hearing impairment it can sometimes become even more stressful. Not sure if you’re supposed take out your hearing aids for the scanners? How do you avoid missing...
Common Signs of Hearing Loss in Children
Parents must remain vigilant in regular hearing assessments for their children. Hearing loss can impact speech and language development. Hearing loss is not incredibly common, however the Center for Disease Control is reporting increased incidents of hearing loss in children...
5 Ways to Enjoy Your Music While Protecting Your Hearing
Do you find yourself listening to your music at high volumes? A good song or a loud environment can tempt us to turn up the volume on our music players. Unfortunately, listening to music too loudly through our headphones can...
Can Ototoxic Drugs Affects Your Hearing?
Did you know certain over-the-counter medications such as NSAIDs are not good for your organs and that your ears are on the list of organs that can be damaged? This is due to their toxic nature when taken in large...
3 Questions You Should Ask Your Audiologist At Your Follow-Up Appointment
Ready for your new hearing aid? The exciting and nervous feeling you may have is normal. Will your hearing be the same? Will your hearing aid be comfortable? These are all questions to keep in mind when you are being...