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…
How to Thoroughly Enjoy Music with Hearing Aids
Hearing loss can make it difficult to perceive the beautiful complexity of music. If you’re someone who can spend hours listening to their favorite records or loves taking in shows at The Armory, this can be quite distressing. Hearing aids can help restore your ability to listen to the music you love, however it can…
What’s The Connection Between Diabetes and Hearing Loss?
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is an incredibly common condition affecting millions of people in the United States. Left untreated diabetes can lead to very serious problems including kidney problems, vision loss, nerve damage, heart disease and stroke. Diabetes Increases Hearing Loss Risk Diabetes has also been proven to be a risk factor for…
How to Choose the Right Hearing Aid for Your Lifestyle
If you suspect you have hearing loss, the first step toward better hearing is to get a comprehensive hearing test. Once your hearing has been tested and you’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss, the next step is to select a hearing aid. Below we review how to choose the right hearing aid for your lifestyle….
Ear Tubes: A Solution for Recurring Ear Infections in Children
Ear infections are the most common reason parents bring their children to see their doctor. In fact, five out of six children have at least one ear infection by their third birthday, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. If your child’s doctor recommends ear tubes to treat their infection, you…
Helpful Tips for Treating Swimmer’s Ear
There’s no better way to spend a hot summer day than going swimming. However, if you’re not careful, you could be putting yourself at risk of developing swimmer’s ear. Swimmer’s ear is an infection in the ear canal caused by water being trapped in the ears, usually after swimming. This creates a moist environment that…