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Summertime is Hearing Aid Time!

Have you ever slept with your bedroom window open and woken up to the lovely sound of birds singing just as the sun comes up? Turns out, there’s a term for all those birdsongs: the dawn chorus. Birds see the sunrise and, for some reason, decide it’s time to belt out their favorite melody. The

Getting The Most From Your Hearing Aids

If you aren’t very wealthy, a car isn’t really an impulse purchase. So a great deal of research is most likely the first thing you do. You take a good look at things such as gas mileage, price point, and customer reviews. Google is your best friend right now. This level of research makes sense!

Diplacusis: When your hearing is in stereo

The world was extremely different millions of years ago. The long-necked Diplacusis roamed this volcano-laden landscape. Diplacusis was so large, thanks to its long tail and neck, that no other predators were a threat. Actually, the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period is called Diplodocus. When you’re hearing two sounds at the same time, that’s

She’s Not Faking It: 4 Signs a Loved One Should Get a Hearing Aid

Denial is a typical first response. My loved one must be simply making it seem like their hearing loss is worse than it actually is. She’s not old enough to need a hearing aid. Maybe, it’s become a joke between the two of you. She is always requesting that you repeat what you said. It’s

This Summer You Can do Some Things to Safeguard Your Hearing

Summer has finally arrived! That means it’s time to go out and partake in all of the exciting experiences that the season has to offer. But before you hit the beach, the concert, or the backyard barbecue, don’t forget to take care of your hearing. When you’re out enjoying summer, don’t forget that your hearing

You’re Taking Chances if You go With Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids

Do you remember those gallon buckets of ice cream you used to find at grocery stores? A whole gallon of ice cream, yum! But as you get older, you start to get a bit more specific. Your ice cream preferences get more specialized and you tend to go for your favorite brand. All of a

Ear Wax Buildup: What You Need to Know

Don’t neglect cleaning your ears. It’s difficult not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Perhaps you even remember getting that advice as a child. That’s the kind of memory that can remind you of simpler times as you wrap yourself in the nostalgia of childhood. But it’s also good advice. Your hearing can be

Dealing With Hearing Loss With the Help of Modern Technology

What’s a cyborg? You most likely imagine a half human, half machine when you think of a cyborg, especially if you love science fiction movies (these characters are typically cleverly used to touch on the human condition). Hollywood cyborgs can seem extremely outlandish. But in reality, someone wearing something as simple as a pair of

Does My Hearing Aid Need Professional Repair?

You go out of your way to ensure your hearing aids are well cared for. Cleaning them daily, you make sure they are safe and snug on their charger when you go to bed. Suddenly and distressingly, your hearing aids are no longer working the way they once did. There are several things you can

When is it Time to Upgrade my Hearing Aid?

While it might be true that older hearing aids are better than no hearing aids, it’s likely that what small advantage you get from them comes at a cost. Within the last few years, hearing aid technology has made significant advancements. Ten years ago many of the features of modern hearing aids weren’t even on

How You Can Improve Your Mood by Getting Regular Hearing Exams

Hearing loss is a prevalent condition that can be alleviated easily with the use of hearing aids and assistive listening devices. However, hearing loss often goes undiagnosed and unaddressed. For people with hearing loss, this can bring about feelings of social-isolation and depression. It can also lead to a breakdown in personal and work relationships,

How Auditory Training Can be Improved by AudioBooks

We used to call them books-on-tape, way back when. Back then, obviously, we didn’t even have CDs let alone streaming services. Today, they have a much better name; audiobooks. An audiobook allows you to read a book by, well, listening to it. It’s a bit like when you were younger and a teacher or parent