Want to feel even more connected to the world around you through the power of sound? There’s an app for that! Actually, we’ve compiled a list of six apps that can help support your communication wellness. 1. Live Transcribe This...
Why do you think some people receive better benefit from their hearing aids than others do?
Question: Why do you think some people receive better benefit from their hearing aids than others do? Answer: Improving hearing ability involves more than just a hearing aid. Many things contribute. For example, programming the hearing aids is a skill...
I recently heard that cigarette smoking can cause hearing loss. Is this true?
Question: I recently heard that cigarette smoking can cause hearing loss. Is this true? Answer: Research involving adults and animals exposed to cigarettes identified nicotinic-like receptors in the inner ear where hearing signals are sent to the brain. This finding...
My father says he is getting his hearing aids cleaned and adjusted, but when I am with him, I cannot see that he is hearing any better. What do we do?
Question: My father says he is getting his hearing aids cleaned and adjusted, but when I am with him, I cannot see that he is hearing any better. What do we do? Answer: Try attending an appointment with your father...
My mother had hearing loss, and I understand the importance of treating it early. Since it runs in my family, what signs should I watch for?
Question: My mother had hearing loss, and I understand the importance of treating it early. Since it runs in my family, what signs should I watch for? Answer: Hearing loss is usually gradual. Therefore, it is easy to be unaware...
You Need Hearing Aids. Now What?
Q: It turns out I need hearing aids. What’s my next step? A: Hearing aids aren’t one-size-fits-all devices, so your question is a good sign you’re approaching this with the right mindset. Your first step is to confirm you’ve had...
Hearing Aids + Your Brain
You won’t “mind” this news about better hearing and improved cognition! Does hearing aid use help your brain? A growing amount of research associates hearing technology with improved cognition and slowed or decreased risk of cognitive decline. Get the latest...
What is the best hearing aid?
Question: What is the best hearing aid? Answer: With all the options available today, your choices can be overwhelming. One way to simplify your decision is to keep in mind that of the many brands and styles of hearing aids,...
Hear Better at Home
You might be surprised how many small ways you can complement the better hearing you already get from your hearing aids. Read on to learn about technology that can improve communication — and connection — even more. If you’re adjusting...
Get in the Loop
Have you — or has someone you know — ever gone to a play, seminar, house of worship, or musical performance, optimized your hearing device settings, and still had trouble hearing? Why does this happen? Hearing in Public Spaces When...