How Can You Manage Your Tinnitus at Work?
Tinnitus, or the presence of ringing, buzzing or other sounds in one or both ears when no sound is present, is common. According to the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, it affects approximately 10% of the U.S. population. If you live with tinnitus symptoms, you may be wondering how to effectively manage…
What Are the Benefits of Wearing Hearing Aids While Alone?
Hearing aids are remarkable tools that can help improve communication, manage tinnitus symptoms, increase your spatial awareness, suppress unwanted noise and more. While the benefits of hearing aids may be most apparent when you’re communicating with your friends and family or ordering a latte at The Porch, they can also be of great use in…
What is Digital Noise Reduction in Hearing Aids?
Navigating loud environments is difficult for everyone, especially if you have hearing loss. While any hearing aid can help, devices equipped with digital noise reduction (DNR) technology can provide users with the best listening experience. Why Are Noisy Places Hard for People With Hearing Loss? Hearing loss makes it harder to understand speech, especially in…
Tips for Protecting Your Ears While Wearing Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are an effective and popular tool for those with hearing loss. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid in 2019. While hearing aids make it easier to process sounds and navigate throughout your daily life, it’s still important to…
How to Have the Best Valentine’s Day with Hearing Loss
Approximately “One in eight people in the United States (13 percent, or 30 million) aged 12 years or older has hearing loss in both ears, based on standard hearing examinations,” reports the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. If you’re among this number who have hearing loss, you may be curious how you…
Tips for Making Your Hearing Aid Batteries Last Longer
Hearing aids are a game changer for people with hearing loss. They may so many situations easier, from enjoying your granddaughter’s dance recital to having a relaxing conversation with your spouse while out to eat at The Barley Hound. The last thing you want when out at these important events is for your hearing aids…
Learn About the History of the Hearing Aid for Audiology Awareness Month
Millions of people in the United States use hearing aids. Data from 2019 indicated that 7.1% of adults 45 and older used a hearing aid to treat their hearing loss. If you use a hearing aid, you probably appreciate the improved ability to listen and communicate with others, whether at work or when dining out…
How to Make the Most of This Summer with Hearing Aids
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports that one in eight people in the United States ages 12 and older has hearing loss in both ears based on standard hearing examinations. If you’re one of this population and you wear hearing aids, we have some tips for you to help you make…
Understanding How Hearing Aids Work
If you’ve noticed that you’re having a harder time hearing conversations at work or when socializing with friends at Bill’s Grill, you might need hearing aids. To know what device is right for you, it can be helpful to understand how hearing aids work and what differences there are between various models. How Hearing Aids…
4 Reasons to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids
Even if your hearing aids have previously served you well, there will likely become a time when you need an upgrade. Let’s look at four common reasons you might want to get a new device. Your Hearing Aid Performance Is Declining The average lifespan of a hearing aid is 3-5 years. Even with proper care…