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How Often Should You Have Your Hearing Tested? A Guide for Every Age
Approximately 15% of American adults report hearing trouble, and this group includes all adults age 18 and older. It’s essential to monitor your hearing health, even if you don’t believe you have any symptoms of…
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The Benefits of Regular Hearing Aid Checkups
When was the last time you took your hearing aids in for a maintenance checkup? Your hearing aids, like any other electronic device, require regular tune-ups and repairs. You can perform some maintenance tasks at…
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Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Get Your Hearing Checked This Winter
Here are two facts that may shock you: This means that the vast majority of people with hearing loss have untreated hearing loss. There are many reasons why this may be. If you suspect that…
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Subtle Signs You’re Missing Out on Sounds This Holiday Season
The holiday season is a joyful time of year filled with noise and merriment. Being surrounded by familiar, nostalgic holiday music and attending upbeat parties make the season bright. However, if you’re in the beginning…
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Can Hearing Aids Hear Animal Sounds
Hearing aids are designed to amplify the sounds of life, including the sounds of animals. Whether it’s birds chirping at dawn, a dog barking or a cat purring on your lap, you may wonder if…
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Can a Concussion Affect Hearing?
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occurs after a major blow or hit to the head. Upon impact, the brain is bumped inside the skull and hits the sides of the…
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How To Make Your Classroom Inclusive for Kids with Hearing Loss
A new school year is underway! We’ve compiled some tips for teachers below to guide you in helping your students with hearing loss this year. Try Specific Communication Strategies When you’re teaching your lessons, pay…
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Purdue Research Reveals New Connections Between Hearing Loss, Posture and Balance
While previous studies have shown that hearing loss affects balance, new research from Purdue University Audiology Professor Alexander Francis and his colleagues may help further explain the connection. Their study found that postural sway is…
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Decibels at Home: Surprising Sounds That Can Harm Your Hearing
Decibels (dB) measure the intensity of sound. Anything above 85 dB can begin to damage hearing with prolonged or repeated exposure. The louder the sound, the less time it takes to cause harm. For example,…
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Feedback Cancellation and Modern Hearing Aids
Previously, a common complaint among hearing aid users was the presence of feedback, or high-pitched whistling noises. This issue could occur during conversations, when hugging someone or even while wearing a hat. Nearly 28.8 million…
