Where are you on your journey to better hearing? Some of us have been treating hearing loss for years and have just upgraded to a new pair of hearing aids. Others are new to the experience of using hearing aids to address hearing loss. Wherever you are on this journey, take a moment to congratulate yourself! Taking a hearing test …
Questions to Ask During a Hearing Consultation & Fitting
It’s an exciting time to be getting ready for your hearing aids! Hearing aids are a critical investment in your long-term health. These devices transform hearing and communication. Hearing aids take some getting used to since your auditory system has to retrain how to process sounds that you haven’t heard in a long time. Your hearing aid fitting appointment is …
Encouraging a Loved One to Take a Hearing Test
Hearing loss is a serious issue, and it’s essential to treat it early. 5 out of 10 Americans between 65 and 74 have hearing loss. Older adults are more likely to have hearing loss, but it can affect people of all ages. If you have a loved one who has hearing loss, you probably have some questions. You may feel …
Identifying the Signs of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can significantly impact your life, restricting your communication capacity and putting you at risk for health problems. Hearing loss that goes untreated can have a wide range of consequences, from our earning potential to our risk of falling, and the sooner hearing loss is identified and treated, the easier it is for the brain to adapt and adjust. …