Have you ever woken up the morning after a live concert and felt a strange fuzziness or ringing in your ears? Have you ever heard strange sounds in your head for a brief moment and realized they were not linked …
Adjusting to Your New Hearing Aids
Congratulations! If you are reading this article because you are interested in how to adjust to your new hearing aids, you have already taken the hardest and most important step towards better hearing and an improved quality of life. While …
Local Venues with Accommodations for Hearing Loss
Adjusting to life with hearing aids and accessories can be a challenging transition because they are involved in nearly everything you do. But just because you are a hearing aid user does not mean that you cannot still enjoy all …
What to Expect at a Hearing Test
Walking into a hearing test can feel a bit intimidating the first time you do it. Even the name, hearing “test” or “exam” can come across as quite daunting. If you’re like most people, you’ve waited an average of seven …
Understanding the Signs of Hearing Loss
On average, Americans wait at least seven years from the time they start noticing changes in their hearing to the time they finally seek treatment. There are a lot of theories as to why this may be the case. Hearing …
Quick Guide to Hearing Health Professionals
You’re having a hearing concern but who do you call? Who do you see for a suspected hearing loss, an ear infection, or even a simple hearing test? And what do all of those letters behind their name mean anyway? …
“Big Box” Chains vs. Independent Practices: The Pros and Cons
“Big Box” stores and chains have become a mainstay in our modern culture because not only are the prices reasonable, but you can buy practically anything you could ever want or need within their walls. Their convenience is undeniable so …
The Truth About Earwax
Earwax, that annoying goop you can’t wait to get out of your ears. It’s the stuff we obsessively dig out at the end of our showers and blame for everything we mishear. However, what is largely considered a nuisance is …
Hearing Loss and Work Compensation: Is There a Link?
Everyone who has a hearing loss knows it can be stressful and affects nearly every aspect of your life; your day to day activities, your work environment, your relationships, not to mention your physical, mental, and emotional health. However, if …
Helpful Apps for the Hard of Hearing
In a world where instant communication is king and news travels at the speed of text, it can be challenging for those who are hard of hearing (HOH) to feel connected and engaged to the people around them. However, your …