When deciding to get hearing aids for the first time, many people list their top concern is how they look, and what people will think of them when they notice the hearing aids. The stigma attached to having hearing aids can be a big deterrent to getting them at all. If you could get all of the benefits of hearing … Read More
DEBUNKING THE MYTHS OF HEARING LOSS
Hearing loss is an incredibly common disability, but it is one that is invisible. That makes understanding it or accommodating to people who suffer with hearing loss a bit more difficult. There is also a stigma attached to hearing loss (and the need for hearing aids): so much so, that only about 20% of people who could benefit from hearing … Read More
HEARING RESOLUTIONS FOR 2019
With a new year comes a time to reflect on our old patterns and how to update our habits and improve ourselves. Do you typically make New Year’s Resolutions, and what is your track record at sticking to them? Personally, I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions. I educate myself throughout the year and when I see changes that need to … Read More
PROTECTING YOUR DEVICES AND YOUR HEARING ALL YEAR LONG
If you live in a cold, wet or snowy climate, the winter weather can do a number on all of your devices. This includes hearing devices, so special care should be taken during the colder season to adequately protect your hearing aids and your hearing. Here are a few things to keep in mind as winter approaches. Earmuffs Are Your … Read More