Denial is a typical first reaction. My loved one must be simply making it seem as if their hearing loss is worse than it really is. She’s not old enough for a hearing aid. Maybe, it’s become a joke between both of you. She is always requesting that you repeat what you said. You laugh […]
Finally, it’s summer!! That means it’s time to get out and enjoy all the fun experiences that the season has to provide. But don’t forget about your hearing’s health before you head out for a day on the beach, a rocking concert, or perhaps an enjoyable backyard barbecue. When you’re out enjoying summer, remember that […]
Remember when you used to be able to find those gallon buckets of ice cream at the grocery store? A whole gallon of ice cream, yum! But you begin to become more particular in your taste as you mature. You begin going for the more specialized ice cream: the Haagen-Daaz, the Tillamook, the Ben & […]
Don’t neglect cleaning your ears. It’s hard not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Maybe you even recall getting that advice as a kid. As you get caught up in past nostalgia, that kind of memory can take you back to simpler times. But that advice can be pretty helpful. Uncontrolled earwax buildup can […]
What is a cyborg? You most likely imagine a half human, half machine when you think about cyborgs, especially if you love science fiction movies (these characters are typically cleverly used to touch on the human condition). Hollywood cyborgs can seem wildly bizarre. But actually, someone wearing something as simple as a pair of glasses […]
You take good care of your hearing aids. When you go to bed, you always put them comfortably on the charger and you clean them every day. Suddenly and distressingly, your hearing aids aren’t working the way they once did. Thankfully, there are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the problem. Not doing any […]
If you’re still using your older hearing aids, they may be better than no hearing aids, but they also may be costing you in some ways. Within the past few years, hearing aid technology has made substantial developments. Ten years ago many of the features of current hearing aids weren’t even on the drawing board, […]
Hearing loss is a prevalent condition that can be alleviated simply by using hearing aids and assistive listening devices. However, hearing loss often goes undiagnosed and unaddressed. This can result in greater depression rates and feelings of solitude in those with hearing loss. It can also cause a breakdown in personal and professional relationships, which […]
Books-on-tape was what we used to call them, way back when. Back then, obviously, we didn’t even have CDs never mind streaming services. These days, they have a much better name; audiobooks. An audiobook allows you to read a book by, well, listening to it. It’s sort of like having someone read a book aloud […]
Do you recollect the old tale of Johnny Appleseed? When you were younger you likely heard the story of how Johnny Appleseed traveled around providing fresh apples to communities (the moral of the story is that apples are healthy, and you should eat them). Actually, that isn’t the entire truth. The authentic Johnny Appleseed (whose […]
