Anyone who wears a hearing aid relies on it every day. If your hearing device goes wrong, you could be in for a challenging few days while you wait for it to be repaired. Through some basic preventative maintenance and with proper care, you can extend the life of your hearing aid and reduce the likelihood of problems. Avoid Moisture Hearing aids contain a lot of very sophisticated technology and some complex circuity. When this is exposed to moisture, it can cause serious damage. … [Read more...]
Things You Didn’t Know About Hearing Aids
Understanding hearing loss does not have to be a mystery anymore. There are plenty of resources online that can help you get educated about hearing loss and what can be done to improve hearing. Whether you are the one with the diagnosis or a loved one, here are some little known facts about hearing aids you probably did not know. Avoid Purchasing Hearing Aids Online Though you can get other types of prescriptions filled online, your hearing is not one of those things you should do online. … [Read more...]
What You Can Do to Prevent Tinnitus
If you haven’t heard of tinnitus before, it probably means you’re lucky enough not to have suffered from it. But there’s no guarantee that that will always be the case. You need to think about what you can do to prevent the problem from going forward. It’s a problem that causes a persistent ringing in the ears and it’s linked to hearing loss as well. It can be incredibly frustrating to live with and here’s what you can do to prevent it. Step Back from the Speakers It’s a good idea to think … [Read more...]
Everything You Need To Know About Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a constant ringing in the ears that can affect around 15 to 20 percent of people. It's that name for hearing noises that are not caused by an external source. It can dramatically affect day-to-day life, but with this guide, it will help you understand tinnitus. What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is a condition that percepts noise or ringing in the ears. Although tinnitus isn't a condition itself, it is a symptom of an underlying condition. With tinnitus, it can be … [Read more...]
6 Ideas to Protect Your Hearing Health
According to The National Institute On Deafness, ‘Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing.’ Thankfully, we have plenty of technology available today to help those with hearing loss. Some hearing loss will be due to aging, while other types may be due to an underlying condition. There are a few things you can do to protect your hearing health. Here are five ideas to get you started. Keep the volume down To protect your hearing health, … [Read more...]