Here’s what you need to know! When your hairdryer’s burned out or your tablet’s cracked from one end to the other, it’s pretty obvious a repair or replacement is in order. But how do you know if your hearing aids...
The Hearing Dangers of Smoking and Vaping
While the two most common causes of hearing loss are exposure to loud noise and aging, certain chemicals can damage the inner ear and other physical processes involved in hearing. One major source of harmful chemicals is cigarettes. The dangers...
Commonly Asked Questions About Hearing Aids
You may have a couple questions about hearing aids, and we have some answers! How do I know if I need a hearing aid? An Audiologist can complete a thorough examination to determine your degree of hearing loss and...
Dementia & Hearing Loss Go Hand in Hand. What Can You Do?
Get the Scoop as We Celebrate Better Hearing & Speech Month If asked about the many ways better hearing enhances your life, what comes to mind? For some, it’s the sounds of nature, game night with family and friends, an...
Best Safe Hearing Gifts for Dad
Dad’s Ears Will Thank You This Father’s Day, give dad the gift that truly keeps on giving — recreation that’s easy on his ears! These gift ideas are sure to make him, and his ears, happy. Headphones Dads love...
DIY Corner: Change Your Wax Guard in 5 Steps
Did you know? Wax guards help protect your hearing aids from damaging buildup of wax, skin particles, and other debris. Learn how to change them at home — it’s a breeze! 1. Know when to change the wax guard....
Q&A: Does Caffeine Affect Hearing and Balance?
Q: Is caffeine harmful? A: This is one of the most loaded questions about everyday health. Many studies have been conducted on the effects of caffeine on the body. Some of these effects are positive and some are negative. Some...
Last-Minute Mother’s Day Shopping? ‘Hear, Hear’ for These Picks!
7 Gift Ideas Celebrating Mom’s Wonderful World of Sound Uh-oh! Did your plans to find Mom the perfect gift get a little derailed? Not to worry. Last-minute finds can turn out to be the best of all. So check out...
April Is National Lawn and Garden Month
Celebrate by Protecting Your Hearing Spring has sprung, and so has the annual cornucopia of sounds: birds singing, children laughing, neighbors chatting — and lawn equipment. Your Loud Lawn Maintaining your burgeoning plant life is a noisy affair. Once...
7 Poets With Hearing Loss
Take in Some Stanzas for National Poetry Month in April It’s April, and that means poetry! Make it official, outspoken (#NationalPoetryMonth), or under the radar, but whatever you do, celebrate these poets with hearing loss and singular voices. Gael...