One of the great things about starting your better-hearing journey is that your world is more enjoyable when you can hear all those sounds you’ve been missing. That might also mean you’re getting outside more, possibly exposing your hearing devices to humidity. Your hearing aids are tiny computers, and just like with laptops and tablets, […]
Read More5 Ways to Support Your HEARing Health
As we celebrate Better Hearing & Speech Month in May — and the theme, “Communication for All” — it’s a great time to remember the many ways hearing makes a difference in your life. And to help you maintain those connections that matter, we’re sharing five easy tips for hearing your best. Know the Signs […]
Read MoreWhat is the best way to communicate my concerns to my doctor? I often feel she doesn’t understand me.
Question: What is the best way to communicate my concerns to my doctor? I often feel she doesn’t understand me. Answer: Communication during doctor appointments is a critical component of quality health care. Daily notes and diaries can help clarify what is needed. Patient satisfaction and quality of care is also supported by office staff […]
Read MoreMy hearing aids are really helping, but sometimes I still struggle in noisy places. Is there anything I can do to help?
Question: My hearing aids are really helping, but sometimes I still struggle in noisy places. Is there anything I can do to help? Answer: It is the ear that hears, but it is the brain that understands. The brain can be compared to a muscle that needs to be trained and exercised in complex situations […]
Read MoreI am looking for something that I can sleep in at night in the form of an earplug so that I don’t hear my wife snoring. Can you help?
Question: I am looking for something that I can sleep in at night in the form of an earplug so that I don’t hear my wife snoring. Can you help? Answer: You might consider custom-made sleep plugs. These are soft silicone plugs that are made specifically for your ears. An earmold impression is made so […]
Read MoreI am looking for hearing protection that will stay in my ear canals. What do you recommend?
Question: I am looking for hearing protection that will stay in my ear canals. What do you recommend? Answer: There are many types of hearing protection solutions for various types of noises and ear sizes. Without knowing the specifics, I might suggest custom-made earmolds that are shaped to the size of your ear. These devices […]
Read MoreMy child has speech difficulty and will be getting an evaluation of speech soon. Could hearing loss affect her speech?
Question: My child has speech difficulty and will be getting an evaluation of speech soon. Could hearing loss affect her speech? Answer: It is wise to test the hearing of each child receiving speech therapy. Hearing loss is one reason that speech could be delayed. Even mild hearing loss resulting from previous and chronic ear […]
Read MoreAre there any foods or supplements that can improve my hearing?
Question: Are there any foods or supplements that can improve my hearing? Answer: A healthy diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables may improve performance of the total body, including hearing, as several studies have shown. According to an examination of the eating habits of 2,366 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey participants, results […]
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