The last time we regularly underwent hearing tests was probably when we were in school. Few Americans include regular hearing screenings in their schedule of health maintenance checks. For instance, you’ve likely had a few vision tests in the last decade, while it’s unlikely that …
Loop systems are among the most popular and helpful assistive listening devices (ALDs) in use today. While hearing aids are turning more and more toward Bluetooth for connectivity, loop systems will likely still be in use for a long time to come. They are relatively …
October is National Protect Your Hearing Month this month. Hearing health and exposure to noise are October by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders to increase awareness about the causes and prevention of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Decibels and Our Hearing A …
An estimated 11 million Americans are providing unpaid care for someone with Alzheimer’s. If you are one of these many caregivers, World Alzheimer’s Month this September is a great opportunity to give you some recognition and gratitude for the essential service you provide. In addition, …
We are constantly absorbing sound throughout the day. From commuting, spending the bulk of the day in busy work environments, to engaging in social activities – we are consistently exposed to varying levels of noise. Not only can this be unpleasant, but it can also …
Every part of your ear has a role to play in how you hear, even earwax. Earwax, medically known as cerumen, is our auditory system’s sticky, waxy substance that helps the tissue of the ear canal stay supple and blocks dirt and bacteria from interfering …
Hearing loss is a condition that impacts even more than the one in eight Americans who display signs of hearing loss. Our families and communities deal with hearing loss whenever someone they know is suffering from untreated and undiagnosed hearing loss and so the reality …
It’s been a difficult year for most of us, with COVID-19 upending normal life in ways that most of us were not prepared to predict. With that in mind, ASHA (the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) has embarked on its annual Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM) …
Last year’s global pandemic brought about a huge change in many people’s workplaces with whole swaths of offices and schools switching to online video conferencing and virtual communication tools. While these technological assets gave us new ways to connect, they also brought with them a …
Hearing aids do so much for us in our daily lives. They make it easier and more fun to stay in touch with friends and relatives. Many report that hearing aids have allowed them to improve relationships with those closest to them. They can allow …
