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How To Effectively Communicate with Those Who Don’t Know You Have Hearing Loss
If you have hearing loss and are interacting with someone for the first time who doesn’t, communication mishaps can occur. This isn’t always an issue, but in the case of an emergency in public or…
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What To Know About the Main Causes of Hearing Loss
Nearly 20% of the global population, which accounts for more than 1.5 billion people, live with hearing loss. This condition can arise from various factors, including hazardous noise exposure, aging, physical trauma to the ear…
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Why Does Hearing Loss Make You Tired?
If you have hearing loss and you leave social situations that require focused listening feeling very tired, you’re not alone. The feeling is called hearing-loss fatigue and highlights the importance of proper hearing care. Hearing-loss…
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How Can You Prevent Swimmer’s Ear When Wearing Hearing Aids?
Swimmer’s ear is an inflammation, irritation or infection of the outer ear canal caused by water retention. The ear canal is a tube running from the ear’s opening to the eardrum. When you go for…
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Vacation Packing Essentials and Tips for People with Hearing Loss
Going on vacation can be a great way to unwind. Whether camping near Torrance Beach or hopping on a plane, having an organized packing list can ensure a well-prepared and stress-free vacation. With hearing loss,…
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Studies Find Hearing & Vision Impairments Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
As we get older, we’re more likely to experience sensory impairment, specifically hearing loss and vision loss. In fact, the National Institute on Aging reports one in three people ages 65 to 74 has hearing…
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Is There a Connection Between Fibromyalgia & Hearing Loss?
When two medical conditions occur at the same time, they are said to be comorbidities. Hearing loss has many comorbidities, including anxiety, depression, heart disease and dementia. Another comorbidity of hearing loss you may not…
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Should You Wear Hearing Aids All the Time?
Apart from a few exceptions, you should wear your hearing aids during all waking hours, even if you’re in a situation where you don’t feel like you need them. The only times we recommend taking…
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The Benefits of Hearing Aids with Rechargeable Batteries
Hearing aids need power to run, which can come from either disposable button batteries or rechargeable batteries. With millions of batteries going into the trash each year, rechargeable batteries may seem like the better option.…
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What You Need to Know About Hearing Aid Repair
Hearing aids are complex electronic devices that are built to last. But since they are used for most hours of the day and spend much of their time in a fairly inhospitable environment, it is…