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It’s October, and Halloween is right around the corner! While it might be a spooky time of year, filled with haunted houses and scary movies, there’s one thing you don’t need to be afraid of: hearing aids. Here are just five reasons why you should overcome your fear of hearing aids this Halloween.
If you have hearing loss, you know how much it can impact your daily routine. From putting in an order at a coffee shop to communicating with your loved ones, everything seems to require a little bit more effort than it used to. But there is a way to diminish the challenges that accompany hearing loss: hearing aids. Here are just 4 reasons you should consider improving your hearing to improve your quality of life.
One of the most common questions from hearing aid wearers is: Can you wear your hearing aids at night? Without hearing aids, many people worry they won’t be able to hear their children, a smoke alarm in the middle of the night, or their alarm clock in the morning. Hearing aids can be worn at night, but it is not recommended. Here’s why.
As we get older, our health often starts to decline, and as a result, we have more medical appointments and medications to manage. But with more medical issues and more prescriptions on hand, there is also an increased chance that we’ll need to visit the hospital. But what if there were ways to reduce our chances of visiting the hospital as we age? A new study suggests that hearing aids could be one.
While most people recognize their hearing isn’t as acute as it used to be, there seems to be some confusion on when, if ever, to seek help. Untreated hearing loss, however, is becoming more commonplace and has been clinically shown to negatively impact more than just casual conversation. In fact, it has an impact on your health, your relationships and your overall quality of life. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Studies have shown that in most cases, when age-related hearing loss has occurred, both ears are generally affected. Although the amount of loss may not be equal for both ears, it is safe to assume that both ears are experiencing at least some noticeable loss. As a result, a common question asked when a person is struggling with hearing loss is: "Is a monaural or binaural hearing aid fitting the best for me?" Let's find out.
There are four main reasons why binaural (two eared) listening is superior to monaural (one eared) listening: 1) better hearing in noise, 2) improved noise level from all positions, 3) improved localized ability, and 4) decreased chances of deterioration of the unaided ear. Let's walk through each one.
As a hearing aid company, one of our most frequently asked questions is: “Are two hearing aids better than one?” In most cases, the answer is a simple 'yes.' However, there are many scenarios, such as convenience, cost, or hearing loss in only one ear, that may drive an individual to wear only one hearing aid. But in reality, most people should elect to wear two hearing aids instead of just one. Here's why.
It's an age-old story: Your hearing just isn't what it used to be, so you take a trip to the audiologist and discover you have hearing loss. The audiologist then suggests that it’s time to purchase a pair of hearing aids. You begin looking at your options and quickly realize: Hearing aids are expensive. But is there a way around this? In a word, yes.
Getting older is no fun. Most of us find that as we get older, our bodies change in many ways – some good, some not so good. Oftentimes, these changes occur very gradually over time and are almost unnoticeable until it’s too late. Being able to recognize these changes and proactively curb their effects becomes important to maintaining a quality standard of life.