Excelling at Work With Hearing Loss: Strategies for Success
According to 2014 National Health Interview Survey data, approximately 12% of workers have hearing difficulty. For those living with hearing loss, navigating the workplace can feel daunting. The fast pace of meetings, phone calls and casual conversations may seem overwhelming, but you can excel professionally with the right strategies and tools. Identifying Key Challenges Hearing…
Earwax Blockages and My Hearing: What To Know
An earwax blockage is a common cause of temporarily muffled hearing. Think of an earwax blockage, also called impacted earwax, as similar to plugging your ears with your fingers or a pair of quality earplugs. When you do this, sound cannot effectively travel through the ear, resulting in muffling. Let’s take a look at a…
Tips To Help You Embrace Your New Hearing Aids
Experimenting with a fresh style—whether it’s a trendy t-shirt or a bold new hairstyle—can feel a little nerve-wracking. You might wonder if your hair looks just right or if your shirt’s design is too busy. When the change involves something as significant as hearing aids, those anxieties can grow even louder. Worrying about how others…
Understanding How Hearing Loss Impacts Word Recognition
Have you ever noticed that you’re not quite registering the words someone is speaking? It’s as if the sound is there, but the meaning slips through the cracks. This often happens to individuals with hearing loss, making it difficult to distinguish between similar-sounding words. You might struggle to keep up with a conversation with your…
How Does Yoga Affect Tinnitus Symptoms?
Tinnitus, that persistent ear ringing or buzzing, is something many people deal with daily. It’s often linked to stress, hearing loss or an underlying health issue. While tinnitus management is highly personal, and what works for one person may not work for another, many people find relief from stress management techniques like yoga. Let’s explore…
What Am I Missing with Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss can significantly affect how you engage with the world around you. This can include varying degrees of hearing loss as well, as 15% of American adults experience some level of difficulty hearing. Understanding the different stages of hearing loss can help you understand what you might be missing and make informed decisions about…
Will Hearing Aids Change My Beauty Routine?
The way that you do your hair and makeup is an expression of your style and personality. For the approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults who could benefit from hearing aids, expressing yourself through your beauty routine may feel a little more difficult, but it isn’t impossible. How Do Hearing Aids Affect My Beauty Routine? Adjusting…
Handy Accessories To Improve Your Hearing Aid Experience
Hearing aids are incredible devices that significantly improve the ease of communication. Whether you’ve just been fitted with your first pair or you’re a seasoned hearing aid user, equipping yourself with the right tools can improve your devices’ functionality, convenience, appearance and safety. Let’s dive into essential accessories to help you get the most out…
How Can I Help My Child Keep Track of Their Hearing Aids?
One thing every parent knows is that children lose things. Whether they left their favorite toy at Bear Creek Park or forgot to bring their homework to school, encouraging them to keep their things safe can be challenging Data from the 2015 MarkeTrak IX survey of 17,000 households indicated that approximately 3% of children experience…
What To Do If Your Hearing Aid is Functioning Improperly
In the United States, approximately 28.8 million adults could significantly enhance their lives with the use of hearing aids. However, many individuals delay seeking help, often because they don’t understand the benefits of hearing aids or know how they function. If users understand flaws in functionality, they can better understand their full potential. Recognizing Malfunctioning…