How Your Home’s Acoustics Can Affect Your Hearing
Have you ever noticed that you can hear better in some areas than others? When we think about challenging environments for those with hearing loss, the first places that tend to come to mind are those prone to high noise levels. This could be restaurants, amusement parks, busy coffee shops and more. A lesser thought…
When You Should and Shouldn’t Wear Your Hearing Aids
Among adults ages 70 and older who could benefit from hearing aids, fewer than 30 percent have used them. However, hearing aids don’t need to be a daunting thing. Knowing how to care for your devices can help you enjoy their benefits for many years. Choosing the right times to wear them—and not to wear…
The History of Ketchup
The tomato-based ketchup we know and love was designed in 1812. Before that … wow! Ancient Chinese recipes used fermented fish guts and soybeans as the two main ingredients. Not to mention (so we won’t) certain meat byproducts to give it a little “zing.” This paste did not spoil on long journeys. As such, when…
Online Hearing Aids
Social media, television, direct mail, radio, email, Medicare, AARP… you just cannot get away from advertisements for hearing aids. DIY! Save $$! Comfort of your own home! You’ve seen them. I’ve seen them. They are not going away. What have I found? Online hearing aids are an opportunity to have a bad experience with hearing…
Should I Wear a Medical ID Bracelet if I Have Hearing Loss?
The last type of situation you want to imagine yourself in is an emergency where you can’t communicate. Unfortunately, this is a possible scenario. If it does happen, it’s best to be as prepared as possible whether you’re at home or out for a walk at Pigeon Creek Greenway. One way to prepare for such…
How to Protect Your Hearing Aids This Spring
If you’re among the one in eight people in the United States aged 12 years or older who has hearing loss in both ears (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders) and you wear hearing aids, you may be wondering how you can protect your investment. In the springtime, you need to take extra…
How To Store Your Hearing Aids Properly
In 2019, 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid, and that number will only grow. That’s because hearing aids are a game-changer for anyone with hearing loss. They make it easier to follow along during work presentations, make small talk with the barista at Penny Lane Coffeehouse and connect with your…
Why Wearing Hearing Aids Is Different from Wearing Glasses
Both hearing loss and vision loss are extremely common. While both are a type of sensory loss, the treatments for each are very different. We review how they are different below. Hearing Aids Are Less Common than Glasses According to The Vision Council, “There are 166.5 million US adults (63.7%) wearing Rx eyeglasses as of…
Signs Your Hearing Aid Doesn’t Fit Properly
According to one study, some of the reasons people are hesitant to wear hearing aids include, “hearing aid value, fit and comfort and maintenance of the hearing aid, attitude, device factors, financial reasons, psycho-social/situational factors, healthcare professionals attitudes, ear problems, and appearance.” The purpose of this post is to focus on hearing aid fit –…
How to Prepare for a Hearing Test
If you’ve taken the initiative to schedule a hearing test, congratulations! You’re one step closer to healthier hearing. You may be wondering what you can do to prepare for this test, and we review some tips for this below. Review Your Medical History & Medications Hearing tests are comprehensive. Not only will your hearing be…