Tips for Train Travel with Hearing Loss
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing.” If you’re among this population and you’re planning a trip on a train, you may be wondering how you can best navigate your journey. We provide tips for this…
How Allergies May Affect Your Hearing
Do you experience itchy eyes, sinus pressure, runny nose, sneezing and headache during the spring months? What about hearing loss? If your hearing loss is seasonal, it may actually be connected to your allergies. We review the link below. What Causes Allergies? Allergies are an immune system response to substances deemed harmful, which are known…
What Could the Future of Hearing Aids Hold?
Today’s hearing aids are great at selecting a speaker’s voice and amplifying it while suppressing distracting background noise like traffic. However, what even the most state-of-the-art devices still struggle with is boosting a speaker’s voice over other voices. This is known as the cocktail party problem, and it’s common at venues like The EARL. Fortunately,…
How to Clean Your Hearing Aids
Your hearing aids are complex electronic devices that play an important role in helping you connect with the hearing world. To make sure they stay in good working order, proper maintenance is key. One of the most important components of good hearing aid maintenance is cleaning. Below is a breakdown of how to clean the…
Four Benefits of Hearing Aids
Though approximately 48 million Americans suffer from hearing loss, only one in five actually seeks treatment. In addition, those who do seek treatment wait an average of 10 years to do so. This is likely due to stigma and misconceptions about wearing hearing aids. Today’s hearing aids offer incredible features that improve communication and boost…
How Hearing Aids Help Improve Speech and Memory
Approximately 48 million Americans experience hearing loss. Left untreated, this condition can lead to a number of negative social, emotional and medical problems, including social withdrawal, feelings of loneliness, depression, anxiety and even cognitive decline. Hearing loss can affect your cognitive abilities due to the brain working hard to hear; fortunately, recent research shows that…
Hearing Aids Vs. Cochlear Implants: What Are the Benefits?
There are many risks when you let your hearing loss go untreated, including social withdrawal, feelings of loneliness, anxiety, depression and even dementia. Fortunately, there are more hearing loss solutions than ever before. While many people benefit from wearing hearing aids, some with more severe hearing loss rely on cochlear implants. Below is an overview…
Four Reasons to Stop Ignoring Your Hearing Loss
More than 48 million Americans experience hearing loss yet only 20 percent who could benefit from a hearing aid seek treatment. In addition to helping improve your hearing, hearing aids offer a number of benefits to your health, safety and overall quality of life. Below are four reasons why you should stop ignoring your hearing…
