With fall just around the corner, we will start to experience colder temperatures and changing leaves. Change is seen during this time of year, so it is a good time to follow suit and change your own hearing healthcare habits for the better. Many of our daily activities can cause noise-induced hearing loss without taking the proper precautions,
Dating can be hard enough, and if you are hard of hearing, or are dating someone who is, this difficulty can become magnified. There’s a lot to think about, what to wear, where to go and if you have a hearing impairment there’s even more “stressors” added on. Luckily, dating with hearing loss doesn’t have to be stressful and difficult.
Living in New York is exciting no matter the time of year. In this beautiful state we seem to have a bit of everything, and have something for everyone, no matter the season. One of the most popular past times we can participate in is shooting and hunting. However, the noise from a gunshot can damage your ears and can even cause long term hearing damage and hearing loss.
There’s no better way to add some sound to your day than listening to the sounds of birds. Their cooing, tweeting, hooting, chirping, trilling, and whistling are sure to brighten anyone’s day. Luckily, it’s relatively simple to attract these beautiful songbirds to your yard. There are plants in which you can plant that will attract birds that will provide you with a symphony of sounds.
Did you know that majority of the hearing aids available in today’s market are moisture proof, but not waterproof? While walking in the rain and having a vigorous workout won’t damage your hearing aids, you still need to be conscious of your hearing aids in wet environments. While this may be easier to manage in the fall and winter,
With our children out from school and warmer days finally upon us, many of us utilize this period to spend time away with our families. Depending on how far we plan on traveling, we may fly on an airplane to get where we are going. Unfortunately, air travel can be a stressful endeavor in itself since there is so much to remember,
Do you find yourself saying “what” a lot? No matter the reason, there may be times when you may need a bit of a boost in regards to hearing. Whether that may be a way to improve your own listening skills or just a way to hear a little better, having a few hearing hacks up your sleeve doesn’t hurt.
If you have a hearing impairment and utilize hearing aids, you probably rely on them on a daily basis. Hearing aids can help with your quality of life, so it is important to keep them properly maintained. Just like most things in life, hearing aids require regular maintenance to keep them functioning properly. Otherwise, they run the risk of failing prematurely.
Summer is here, and that means time spent outdoors in the warmth and summer sun. Hot temperatures, time spent outdoors, and swimming – what’s not to love? However, despite the pros of summer, the sounds of summer can prove to be harmful to our ears. Many of the outdoor activities we partake in during the summer can be loud,
Having the ability to hear is a blessing that allows you to communicate and interact with the world around you. However, hearing impairment or loss is a common condition that can negatively affect your well-being and quality of life. According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, an estimated 20% of Americans have reported some degree of hearing loss,