Are These Misconceptions Standing Between You & Needed Care? Most hearing loss can be effectively managed with appropriately fit hearing technology. Yet more than 80% of children and adults worldwide who could benefit from hearing aids don’t use them. That’s...
On the Menu: Deaf-Friendly Restaurants
Road tripping? Keep these spots in mind. The landmark Americans with Disabilities Act improved equity and access to employment, public accommodations, services, and so much more for people living with diverse challenges, including hearing loss. Some businesses, however, go above...
Hearing Loss Q&A
Q: When someone speaks, I often miss nuances, like tone. Could this be hearing loss? A: That’s an interesting question! Hearing loss shares symptoms with other conditions, though. Let’s look at what hearing loss is and consider another possible culprit....
I Don’t Want to Hear It: Three Steps to A Comfortable Dialogue About Hearing Loss
How to Discuss Hearing Loss with A Loved One It could be core memories of Grandpa’s loudly beeping 1960s hearing aids. It could be the cost. There are many reasons why your loved one just doesn’t want to hear it....
8 Back-to-School Communication Tips
Make Hitting the Books Even Easier with These Helpful Tricks It’s practically back-to-school time! Whether the students in your life are returning to class in person or online, keep these helpful tips in mind. Maximize lipreading. Hearing and lipreading work...
5 Tips for Living with Balance Problems
Get back on sure footing with these easy ways to prevent falls If you live with balance issues, you’re not alone. About 35% of U.S. and Canadian adults 40 or older are no strangers to them. Let’s take a look...
CBD for Tinnitus: What’s the Buzz About?
Some see the cannabis compound as a key to tinnitus relief, but not so fast! Hissing, clicking, roaring, or ringing in ears. Head noises that can interfere with everyday activities. Tinnitus, which as a chronic issue affects an estimated 8%...
The Summer Reading/Watch/Listen List You Need
No summer’s complete without a good reading list, so we’re hooking you up. From books to films to podcasts, we’ve put together some inspiring, entertaining, or though-provoking options that have some connection to hearing loss or sound. Take a listen,...
6 Exciting Innovations in Today’s Hearing Aids
Get Ready for the Future of Hearing According to the CDC, in the United States alone, 7.1% of the population aged 45 and over use hearing aids. That’s almost 24 million people on the receiving end of some seriously futuristic...
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: Did You Try Them & They Didn’t Work Out? We Can Help
Getting the Right Care Is Easier Than You Might Think Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, a new category of regulated medical devices, have hit the market. But these devices aren’t for everyone. Whether you tried them and they didn’t work out...