Physically, you will normally get a number of years out of your hearing aids, but as your level of hearing loss changes, your hearing aids might need an update. Getting regular hearing exams is key to making sure your hearing aids are programmed and fit properly. Here are a number of tips to help you […]
Nowadays, the cellular phone network is much more reliable (and there’s a lot less static involved). But sometimes, it will still be hard to hear what the individual on the other end is saying. And for individuals who have hearing loss, it can be particularly difficult. Now, you might be thinking: there’s an easy fix […]
Taking care of your hearing aids probably feels easy enough. After all, you were likely given a set of care instructions when you first purchased your devices. With regard to routine hearing aid maintenance, most hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step instruction tutorial. Still, getting all of that information at once means you probably […]
In contrast to popular belief, winter is fun! Well, if you need to go somewhere, it can certainly be difficult. Or if you aren’t properly prepared. But during those cold winter months, you can find plenty of fun things to do. Don’t believe it? Sledding and skiing aren’t the only enjoyable things you can do […]
There are a couple different ways to think about the term “cheap hearing aids”. For somebody on a tight budget, it means “affordability”. But we’ve all heard the saying “You get what you pay for”, and in this example, the term “cheap” indicates low-quality hearing aids. Regrettably, distinguishing between an economical purchase and an item […]
In some cases, it’s easy to identify when you require medical help. You know you need to go to the doctor right away if you break your leg, for example. You might need a splint or a cast or supportive device, but the point is that you’re not likely to try “toughing it out”. If […]
Have you ever been watching your favorite Netflix movie when your internet abruptly disappears? You sit there and watch that spinning circle instead of finding out who won that cooking competition. All you can do is wait around for it to come back. Is it your internet provider, modem, router, or maybe it will simply […]
Individuals are becoming self-reliant more than they ever did. Does your car need some repairs? Simply watch that YouTube video. Want to unclog your sink? Again with the YouTube. Trying to learn cursive writing? Yup…you guessed it…..YouTube. Anything you want to know, you can find, and there’s amazing potential to teach and educate yourself on […]
When you’re a kid, falling is just a part of life. Wiping out on your bike? Not unusual. Getting tripped up when sprinting across the yard. Also fairly typical. Kids are very limber so, no big deal. They rebound pretty easily. As you grow older though, that becomes less and less true. Falling becomes more […]
Most individuals are pleased with their hearing aids: 91% of hearing aid wearers are pleased with the hearing aid experience when speaking one-on-one, based on a recent survey. When talking about specific activities, 85% were satisfied in a group environment and watching TV, 78% while in the store, and 75% in a restaurant or on […]
