Planning a long vacation or a short weekend getaway can be exciting, but vacation planning for those with hearing loss requires some additional preparation. Here are seven vacation planning tips that will help you easily travel with hearing loss and have a worthwhile...
Most people are familiar with hearing loss, a condition that affects millions of Americans each year. While the majority of people experience binaural hearing loss, or hearing changes in both ears, still others suffer from one-sided hearing loss, or hearing loss in...
It’s no secret that everyone’s wants and needs are different, especially when it comes to hearing aids. The days of a one-size-fits-all hearing device are long gone, and that’s a great thing! Today’s hearing aid technology has progressed by leaps and bounds, making it...
Researchers and medical professionals have often looked at possible links between hearing loss and other health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, cognitive decline, and even osteoporosis. But, how about COVID-19 and hearing loss … is there a connection...
Professional earwax removal may be something you’ve never considered or even heard of before. Yet, it’s an important procedure that you should be aware of in case you ever need it yourself. Although earwax plays an important role in ear health, it can also be...
Medical researchers have often studied possible connections between various health conditions such as osteoporosis and hearing loss. As studies have been completed, it has become increasingly obvious that hearing loss does not always occur on its own. Rather, it can...
It’s been less than a year since over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids first hit retail store shelves. And among those models that are currently available, the Sony CRE-C10 OTC hearing aids have become a popular option. Here, we’ll take a closer look at what...
Ask anyone what the main reason for treating hearing loss is and the response is pretty predictable. Most people will answer with something along the lines of “the purpose of hearing loss treatment is to help you hear better. Finally being able to hear your spouse,...
In recent years, over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids have been getting a lot of attention. But, one question remains in the minds of many people: How are hearing aids prescribed by an audiologist different from OTC hearing aids you can get at your local pharmacy?...
A variety of studies in recent years have shown a promising connection between hearing loss and dementia. Not surprisingly, new research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has revealed results that are consistent with previous findings. Hearing...