The Importance of Support for Tinnitus Sufferers
Everyone has moments when they want a little silence. Unfortunately, silent moments aren’t always silent for those suffering from tinnitus. Tinnitus is characterized by the perception of persistent ringing, buzzing or humming sound in the ears when no external sound is present. While tinnitus is an invisible illness, its impact can be profound. An estimated…
How To Stay Active With Hearing Aids
It’s important to care for your hearing aids by handling them gently and routinely keeping them dry, so it may seem counterintuitive to wear them while working out. With proper care, hearing aids can help enhance your workout experience and even keep you safe. Hearing Aids and Working Out There are a few reasons you…
How to Have a Stress-Free Shopping Trip With Hearing Loss
Whether picking up a new fall sweater from Refashion Consignment Shop or grabbing a couple of things from the grocery store, shopping can present some unique challenges for individuals with hearing loss. From difficulty communicating with store staff to navigating noisy and crowded environments, a trip to the store can quickly become a frustrating experience….
How To Pack for a Vacation With Hearing Loss
Approximately 15% of American adults report some trouble hearing. Whether camping at Howard Prairie Lake or flying to a tropical vacation, knowing how to accommodate hearing loss while packing for your vacation can help remove some of the stress of traveling. Let’s look at a couple of packing tips and suggestions to help make sure…
Tips To Avoid Hearing Aid Mishaps
More than 1.5 billion people (nearly 20% of the global population) experience some level of hearing loss. Hearing aids are a great way to treat hearing loss. The small devices can amplify speech sounds, improve your balance, reduce background noise and more. Taking steps to protect your hearing aids from damage can help ensure you…
How To Make the Most of Hearing Aids On Windy Days
Wind noise can be a real pain for hearing aid users. The fact that popular models such as behind-the-ear and receiver-in-the-canal hearing aids are most susceptible to wind noise means that it’s essential for users to find helpful strategies to hear better on windy days. How Does Wind Affect Hearing Aids? If you’re walking around…
How To Keep Your Hearing Aids Safe from Pets
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “In 2019, 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid.” If you’re among this population and you have a pet from the Southern Oregon Humane Society or elsewhere, it’s important that you take steps to keep both your hearing aids and your…
How To Clean Earwax Off Your Hearing Aids?
While earwax serves as an essential protection for your ears, too much can cause problems both for you and your hearing aids. Signs Your Hearing Aid Has Earwax Buildup Earwax buildup is one of the leading causes of hearing aid repairs. It can cause problems like feedback (whistling in your hearing aid), lead to weak…
What to Know About Your First Hearing Aid
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports that “About 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids.” But despite the prevalence of hearing loss, according to the Hearing Loss Association of America, only about one in five people who could benefit from a hearing aid actually wears one. If you’re…
How to Manage Your Hearing Aids During a Hospital Stay
“In 2019, 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid,” reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For those who wear hearing aids and are anticipating a hospital stay, there are a few things to keep in mind. We review how to manage your hearing aids during a hospital stay…