Your hearing is an important part of your health and wellbeing, yet it is a commonly overlooked aspect of safety in the workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is tasked with protecting you while you’re at work. These protections are crucial to make …
Understanding Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
One of the most common misconceptions about hearing loss is that only older adults are impacted by it. The reality is that anyone can develop hearing loss at any age. A major cause of hearing loss is loud noise which people across the age spectrum …
Tips for Traveling with Hearing Aids
Traveling can already be stressful – planning, packing, flying, etc. But with the ongoing pandemic and additional travel restrictions, travel requires greater precaution. This can be overwhelming for anyone to deal with and even more so if you have hearing loss. Changes to how one …
Tips for Driving with Hearing Aids
Hearing loss can produce more fatigue and strain than people realize. This is because, in addition to occurring in the ears, hearing loss also happens in the brain. The areas of the brain responsible for language comprehension become impaired which makes it more challenging to …
Start Your New Year with Better Hearing!
The New Year is a great time to reflect, reset, and establish new goals. This offers a wonderful opportunity to make positive changes. Setting health-centered goals is a great way to commit to your health and wellness. You can commit to prioritizing your hearing health …
Adjusting to New Hearing Aids
If you are a proud owner of a new set of hearing aids, congratulations! You are poised to receive the benefits of these devices not only for your communication ability but also for your physical, mental, and cognitive health. Although hearing aids provide life-changing assistance, …
Questions to Ask During a Hearing Consultation & Fitting
Getting your new hearing aids can be a welcome but challenging process. With so much new information to absorb, you might feel a bit overwhelmed at your meetings with a hearing health professional. The good news is that we are here to answer your questions …
Tips for Selecting Hearing Aids
Do you suspect that you may have a hearing loss? Hearing loss often goes undiagnosed for years before someone is aware. However, the sooner you diagnose and address the issue, the better. If you suspect you may need hearing aids but feel overwhelmed by all …
What to Expect at a Hearing Test
What to Expect at a Hearing Test Scheduling an appointment for a hearing test is the most important step you can take to prioritize your health and wellness! A hearing test involves a painless process that measures hearing capacity in both ears which identifies any …
Check Your Hearing This November for American Diabetes Month
Check Your Hearing This November for American Diabetes Month Do you ever feel excessively thirsty, or your vision becomes blurry? These are symptoms of a very serious condition. Diabetes affects an estimated 34 million people in the US and is expected to rise to …