Learn About Ways to Protect Your Hearing During Better Hearing and Speech Month
Did you know that May is Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM)? That makes it the perfect time to learn about ways you can protect and prioritize your hearing health! Hearing Loss Is a Common Issue Millions of Americans live with some degree of hearing loss. While it’s most common in older adults, younger people…
Can Using Headphones Lead to Tinnitus?
Most of us enjoy listening to music on our headphones or earbuds. While it’s perfectly safe to do when they are used correctly, listening to music at too high a volume can lead to problems like noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus. What Is Noise-Induced Hearing Loss? Any prolonged exposure to noise 85 dB or louder…
What to Know About Aging and Hearing Loss
Aging is one of the most common causes of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when there is damage in your inner ear. Specifically, damage to the tiny hair cells in your cochlea, known as stereocilia. Once these cells are damaged, they cannot be reversed. Symptoms of Sensorineural Hearing Loss While you might…
Steps To Take at Home To Protect Your Hearing
You probably think of your home as a quiet sanctuary from the outside world. However, the truth is that many common at-home activities can potentially harm your ears and cause hearing loss. Hearing Loss From Noise Exposure Is a Common Problem Any prolonged exposure to sounds above 85 decibels (dB) has the potential to damage…
Communication Strategies for People With Hearing Aids
We’ve all heard the phrase “communication is key.” When it comes to hearing aids, employing the right communication strategies can help improve user experience and make it easier to connect with others. Know The Limits of Your Hearing Aids Hearing aids do a wonderful job of improving your ability to perceive speech and other sounds…
Essential Daily Habits for Those Who Wear Hearing Aids
If you’re new to hearing aids, it can be helpful to develop a list of daily habits that you practice to keep your device working well and get the best listening experience possible. Wear Your Hearing Aids Consistently Some hearing aid users choose to only wear their device in certain situations where they feel they…
Five Facts About Hearing Loss for Audiology Awareness Month
In honor of October being Audiology Awareness Month, we wanted to take a closer look at a few facts about hearing loss, as well as highlight steps you can take to protect your hearing health. Anyone Can Have Hearing Loss, but It Becomes More Common as You Age Hearing loss is a common problem that…
New Research Focuses on the Relationship Between Cochlear Implants and Music
If you’re a music lover who has hearing loss, you may worry about your ability to continue to enjoy your favorite songs. This might be especially true if you have severe hearing loss that requires cochlear implants instead of hearing aids. However, new research shows that people with cochlear implants may be able to distinguish…
Treat Your Hearing Loss During Better Hearing & Speech Month
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month, an annual occasion designed to raise awareness of hearing loss and speech problems. Started in 1927 by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), President Reagan issued a formal proclamation in 1986 designating May as the official month to heighten public awareness around hearing loss and speech disorders. Better Hearing…
How Hearing Loss Can Isolate You & Make You Feel Lonely
One thing the pandemic has shined a light on is how important social connections are when it comes to our mental health. But even as the world opens back up again, people with hearing loss remain at an increased risk of being socially isolated and lonely. In this post, we review the difference between social…