Instead of missing out on seeing the latest and greatest flicks at the movie theater, hearing impaired individuals can now take advantage of new technology that allows them to view films in comfort. Before the advent of this technology, people who are deaf or hearing impaired could not enjoy the latest movies until the addition […]
If you haven’t had the opportunity to learn about hearing dogs, you’re in luck with this article. You’ve probably heard how helpful seeing eye dogs can be, which assist the blind or sight-impaired in their daily lives. But in the last 10 years, there’s been more focus on hearing dogs who are capable of helping […]
As you tackle your daily business, you may not understand how some of your more unhealthy habits are affecting not just your whole health but your hearing too. You’re probably unaware just how interwoven your hearing is to the functioning of your body, which has been proven by research through studies that have linked whole […]
Buying and shopping online is easily the most convenient and simple way to buy whatever you may need. With the advantage of having items shipped to your door, there is no wonder so many people have taken to online shopping. However, this does come with some drawbacks. The most notable one is that people are […]
Summertime only lasts a few months, so it’s important to cram all you can into this fun warm-weather time. Since the kids are off school and you may be taking more time off work, you will likely head out to enjoy the summer with fireworks, music festivals and more. While these are all certainly enjoyable […]
Scientists and doctors have long since documented that our brains shrink in size as we gain entry into our senior years. It turns out, though, that taking care of your hearing health can have a positive effect on other areas of your body –your brain in particular. There are many clear benefits to protecting your […]
Jeff Beck, Neil Young, Ludwig van Beethoven and Eric Clapton – what trait do these diverse musicians all share? They all suffered permanent hearing loss, directly as a result of playing their music. I often work with musicians who have experienced hearing damage as a result of their longtime love of playing music. When a […]
Patients often ask precisely why hearing in crowds of people is especially challenging for them. Person-to-person conversations and even small group conversations don’t cause them any trouble. Not so in crowded situations. Whether in large public space outdoors such as a football game or indoors at a party, they report being unable to distinguish the […]
Hearing aids and mobile phones haven’t always gotten along as well as they do now. The complex electronics in both devices often caused static, lost words or squealing interference noises. Thankfully, improvements in technology and new government regulations have made the issue “Will this phone work together with my hearing aid?” simpler to answer. The […]
The selection and purchase of a first hearing aid can be an overwhelming task for anyone. Consumer Reports published a comparative report on hearing aids after following over a dozen people for six months while purchasing their first hearing aids. Their report was dismaying: two-thirds of the aids purchased ended up being misfitted, or amplified […]
