You know that it can be difficult to get your partner’s attention if they have untreated hearing loss. Their name is the first thing you try saying. You say “Greg”, but you get no answer because you used an inside volume level. You try raising your volume and saying Greg’s name again but he still […]
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You’ve been waiting for this day for quite a while. You got your new hearing aids. You’re so excited to be able to jump into your social life again. Now, you won’t be missing elements of conversations or experiencing awkward transitions. But your hearing aids just don’t seem quite right. The reason for this is […]
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Intimacy isn’t normally the first thing that comes to mind when you think about hearing aids. We get it. These little devices are usually presented in rather concrete terms. Less defined expressions such as poetry, music, and art are more suited to the topic of love. And yet, the two are closely linked to the […]
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Who doesn’t love finding a good bargain? But you should be careful and be aware of small details when it comes to your health. The terms “hearing aid” and “hearing amplifier” may seem similar but they are actually completely different devices. And making the wrong selection could have significant implications for your hearing and your […]
You’re supposed to wear your hearing aids every day. But you’re also supposed to wash out your milk jugs before recycling them. Occasionally, we don’t do the things we’re supposed to. So yeah, you skip taking your hearing aids out of their storage container once in a while. Perhaps you even go a day, or […]
Your hearing aids should help you hear better right? When they aren’t working right, it can be thoroughly frustrating, it’s a total “You had ONE job” scenario. Here’s the good news, with regular upkeep, your hearing aids should be up to the job. Consider this list before you do anything rash. If it’s not one […]
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The holidays are coming up soon, and large family get-togethers and meals in crowded restaurants can be particularly challenging for people with hearing loss. Not only do several people often talk at once in these settings, but they also raise their voices to be heard over one another. Combine that with the clanging of dishes, […]
You know it’s time to begin talking over hearing aids when your dad quits talking on the phone because he has a difficult time hearing or your mom always laughs late to the punchline of a joke. Although a quarter of individuals aged 65 to 74 and half of people over the age of 75 […]
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We often don’t appreciate how essential our sense of hearing is until it’s too late. Socially, mentally and physically, our lives are enhanced with good hearing. If you’re not safeguarding your hearing or disregarding your hearing loss, you are compromising your overall health in ways you may not have recognized. Here are just a few […]
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