How To Care for Your Hearing Aids During Travel
The morning of a trip is rarely calm. You’re checking your boarding pass, looking for your suitcase and making sure you didn’t leave anything behind. For someone who wears hearing aids, one extra question often pops up: “What do I need to do differently while traveling?” Fortunately, not much. You can wear your hearing aids…
Five Listening Techniques for People With Hearing Loss
Hearing loss impacts more than 10% of people in the United States.[1] Living with hearing loss can feel like you’re constantly trying to piece together what people are saying, whether you’re having a one-on-one conversation in a coffee shop or chatting with six friends over dinner at Thai Pepper. One way to make that speech…
Simple Nightly Habits That Help Your Hearing Aids Last Longer
An estimated 15% of U.S. adults have hearing loss.[1] For those treating hearing loss with hearing aids, it’s important to create a routine maintenance plan to ensure your devices stay working well for as long as possible. Here are two easy habits to add to your nightly routine. Give Your Hearing Aids a Quick Cleaning…
Understanding Age-Related Hearing Loss
There are so many changes that come with getting older. Some are exciting, like retiring from work. Others are slightly less exciting, like new hearing difficulties. Aging is one of the most common culprits of permanent hearing loss, and, unfortunately, it’s a cause you can’t stop from happening. While you can’t stop aging, there are…
The Social Benefits of Consistent Hearing Aid Use
There are countless benefits to social connection, from low blood pressure to better mental health.[1] Patients with hearing loss often struggle to maintain that vital connection, but luckily, hearing aids can help. The Research A 2025 systematic review of 65 studies, including 5911 participants, and a meta-analysis of 35 studies, including 2664 participants, examined the…
What To Know About Wearing Hearing Aids at the Hospital
Many people are nervous about going to the hospital, whether they’re a kid with a broken arm or an adult with a standard medical procedure. Extended stays can amplify those feelings, especially for the more than 10% of people in the U.S. with hearing loss. If you’re going to Piedmont Macon or Emory Hospital, hearing…
Simple Steps To Get Comfortable With New Hearing Aids
Many of us are familiar with the pesky task of learning the ins and outs of a new computer or phone. Knowing that you will need to learn how to work a new device stops a lot of people from enjoying the benefits of the latest tech—and hearing aids are no exception to this phenomenon….
Can Earplugs Help Me Manage My Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a common phenomenon affecting 10% to 25% of adults, which refers to the presence of a ringing, buzzing or hissing sound in your ear with no identifiable source. Whether the noise only shows its face every once in a while or becomes a permanent guest, it will likely have you wondering how to…
Encouraging Your Loved Ones to Get Hearing Aids
When you love someone, you want what’s best for them. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to know what that is and when you should step in to suggest it. One common area where we see this struggle is hearing loss treatment. Why is Hearing Loss Treatment Important? Hearing loss can dull important safety sounds, increase…
Your Guide to Hearing Loss Testing and Treatment
Noticing changes in your hearing can stir up a mix of emotions, from frustration to uncertainty about what comes next. While it’s completely natural to feel that way, we’re here to help you every step of the way, starting with a clear guide to your treatment journey. Hearing Testing Your path to better hearing begins…
