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Don’t Let Hearing Loss Prevent You From Dining Out
Individuals with hearing loss have difficulty communicating in environments with excessive background noise, such as busy restaurants. Rather than face the prospect of trying to enjoy a good meal while dealing with competing conversations, clanging…
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Try These Activities to Get Used to Your Hearing Aids
If you are new to hearing aids, it’s important to know that they can take a little bit of time to get used to using. A focus group of hearing aid users in 2014 concluded…
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What Are the Different Parts of a Hearing Aid?
Hearing aids are small, complex medical devices that help you hear by amplifying sounds to a level your ears can detect. Several parts work together to make this happen, which we review below. Microphone The…
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Why You Should Wear Hearing Aids at Work
We all want to make sure we have the tools necessary to excel in the workplace. If you have hearing loss, one of the most valuable tools to help you succeed is hearing aids. Hearing…
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Hearing Aids Can Help You Stay Socially Active
Untreated hearing loss can make it harder to socialize with others and sometimes even lead to isolation. The good news is that using hearing aids can help increase your social activity. Hearing Loss Makes It…
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What Should I Do if I Don’t Like My Hearing Aids?
When you first get hearing aids, it can take time for your ears and brain to adjust to a new way of hearing. Many issues will resolve themselves with a little bit of time and…
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What Can I Expect from My Hearing Aids?
Many people mistakenly believe that putting in hearing aids restores hearing the way putting on eyeglasses or contacts restores 20/20 vision. According to one study, “Hearing aids restore sensitivity, but fail to restore normal perception.”…
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Tips for the Trail: How to Hike with Hearing Aids
There are more benefits to hiking than just breathing the fresh air and soaking up some sunshine. One 2018 study published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine reports that, “Benefits may be immediate, such…
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How To Prepare for Your First Audiologist Visit
If you’ve been having problems hearing and have scheduled an appointment with an audiologist, know that you are taking an important step in prioritizing your health and wellbeing! However, even though you’re making a great…
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Benefits of Treating Your Hearing Loss Early
Paying your taxes late results in a penalty, and leaving your planning to the day before the party causes unnecessary stress, so why do so many people put off seeking help for medical issues when…
