You asked for help with one simple task: take the trash out. But, unfortunately, it never got done. “I Didn’t hear you”, they declare. Crazy how that works, how your partner didn’t hear the one thing you requested from them. This “selective hearing” is a normal indication that communication is breaking down. This “selective hearing” […]
In the movies, invisibility is a formidable power. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked starship, or a stealthy ninja, invisibility allows characters in movies to be more effective and, frequently, achieve the impossible. Invisible health conditions, unfortunately, are equally as potent and much less fun. Tinnitus, for instance, is an incredibly common condition that […]
Aging is one of the most prevalent indicators of hearing loss, and let’s face it, try as we might, we can’t avoid aging. You can take some steps to look younger but you’re still aging. But you may not be aware that a number of treatable health conditions have also been associated with hearing loss. […]
You might think of your favorite sci-fi movie when somebody starts talking about artificial intelligence (AI). But today, AI is a reality that we all need to get used to. This is especially true with regard to hearing aids. Gone is the time of one-size-fits-all hearing aids that simply increase the volume of sounds around […]
You know you’re feeling moody these days but you’re not really sure why. Well, it was frustrating earlier this morning when you felt left out of the meeting at work. The other night your daughter seemed frustrated with you when you asked her to turn up the volume of the TV over and over again […]
Subtle changes in your hearing can be hard to recognize because of how slowly hearing loss typically progresses. Even though children are regularly tested, most adults don’t even think about scheduling a hearing exam like they would their vision. You wouldn’t disregard a decline in your vision, so why wouldn’t you keep track of the […]
Have you ever misplaced your earbuds? (Or, maybe, unintentionally left them in the pocket of a sweatshirt that went through the washer and dryer?) Suddenly, your morning jog is a million times more boring. Your commute or bus ride is dreary and dull. And the audio quality of your virtual meetings suffers considerably. Sometimes, you […]
Hearing loss has a reputation for showing itself slowly. This can make the symptoms difficult to detect. (After all, you’re only turning up the volume on your television now and then, it’s nothing to be concerned about, right?) In some cases that’s true but often, it isn’t. It turns out hearing loss can also happen […]
Most individuals are pleased with their hearing aids: 91% of hearing aid users are happy with the hearing aid experience when speaking one-on-one, based on a recent survey. When analyzing results with specific activities, 75% were satisfied in a restaurant or on the phone, 78% were satisfied while in the supermarket, and 85% were satisfied […]
As your body ages, it isn’t difficult to detect the changes. Your skin starts to develop some wrinkles. You start to lose your hair or it turns grey. Your knees start to be a little more sore. Your skin becomes a little droopy in places. Maybe you start to notice some fading of your eyesight […]
