The Benefits of Hearing Aids with Frequency Compression Technology

The benefits of hearing aids with frequency compression In the past, hearing aids were little more than amplifiers and worked by collecting sound and providing a louder version directly to a listener’s ear. Modern hearing aids are now able to perform an astonishing variety of functions using a tiny computer chip inside the device. These chips can do much more than simply …

Understanding the emotional impact of hearing loss on children & adults

Understanding the emotional impact of hearing loss on children & adults

Understanding the emotional impact of hearing loss on children and adults Hearing loss does not have to lower your quality of life, especially with all of the advanced hearing solutions and support now available to individuals with a hearing impairment. But the fact is, for many people it does. Hearing loss can hinder a person’s personal and professional relationships as …

Understanding the emotional impact of hearing loss on children & adults

Understanding the emotional impact of hearing loss on children & adults

Understanding the emotional impact of hearing loss on children and adults Hearing loss does not have to lower your quality of life, especially with all of the advanced hearing solutions and support now available to individuals with a hearing impairment. But the fact is, for many people it does. Hearing loss can hinder a person’s personal and professional relationships as …

The Link Between Dementia and Hearing Loss: Understand Your Risks

What We Know About Dementia and Hearing Loss Millions of Americans are affected by dementia, including symptoms of memory loss and “garbled” thinking, and despite years of research, scientists still have not identified a single, treatable cause that could make dementia a thing of the past. However, what research has done is identify factors that may contribute to dementia, and …

Should I Repair My Hearing Aid or Buy a New One?

Should I Repair My Hearing Aid or Buy a New One?

Should I Repair My Hearing Aid or Buy a New One? Hearing aids have a decent lifespan, but regular upkeep, maintenance and consistent cleaning is important. If your hearing aid is losing its effectiveness, you may need a repair. Or, if it’s beyond repair, a new device may help you. Often, many hearing aid users need assistance with future device …

Ear Candling for Earwax Removal | Does it Actually Work?

Have you heard of ear candling? Ear Candling, also called Ear Coning or Thermal Auricular Therapy, is a popular method among natural health proponents for earwax removal. There is no doubt that it has been practiced for centuries across several cultures. There are references in ancient literature and art to Egyptians, Mayans, and other cultures using ear candling. Because its …

Game-Changing Hearing Aids for Tinnitus

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Game-Changing Hearing Aids for Tinnitus Living with a constant ringing or buzzing in your ears is no easy task. Thankfully, there are plenty of methods that sufferers rely on to minimize the uncomfortable effects of tinnitus – from relaxation to music to exercise and more. But beyond just those methods we employ to make our life with tinnitus easier and …

5 Ways to Cope with Tinnitus

5 Ways to Cope with Tinnitus As we age, the things that used to be simple and effortless become increasingly challenging. From flights of stairs to cutting vegetables for our dinner, as our bodies age, the simple functions we take for granted – like the strength in our legs or the dexterity of our hands – begin to change, and …

What are the Causes of Tinnitus?

What Are the Causes of Tinnitus? Ringing, buzzing, whooshing, clicking, ticking – no matter how you describe the “sounds” that tinnitus causes, this common side effect of hearing loss is at best bothersome, and at worst unbearable. While simply losing the ability to perceive certain sounds can be maddening enough, coupling the experience with the persistent and intrusive sounds that …

What Is Tinnitus and How Is It Diagnosed?

What Is Tinnitus and How Is It Diagnosed? There are plenty of ways that hearing loss affects each of us. From the kinds of sounds we have difficulty with to the causes behind it – how we experience hearing loss is unique to each of us. But among all of the ways we experience hearing loss, there is one condition …