Spring, Summer, Noise and Hearing Loss

Spring, Summer, Noise and Hearing Loss

Coming soon, warmer weather. Time to head outside and enjoy everything the great outdoors has to offer, BBQ’s, summer concerts, boating, baseball games and so much more. While we hope you enjoy these activities, we also want you to keep in mind that many of these...
5 Surprising Things Treating Hearing Loss Says About You

5 Surprising Things Treating Hearing Loss Says About You

Are you ignoring a hearing problem because you’re afraid it might say the wrong thing about you? Research by Better Hearing may prove just the opposite. Founded in 1973, Better Hearing conducts research and engages in hearing health education to help people with...
Hearing Loss After a Stroke

Hearing Loss After a Stroke

You or someone you know has had a stroke. And unfortunately you or they are struggling to understand what is being said. It is possible that the stroke has caused hearing loss. What is a stroke? Strokes happen when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted. This...
Dining Out With a Hearing Loss

Dining Out With a Hearing Loss

One of the more challenging listening situations for individuals with hearing loss is communicating in a restaurant. Even the most elegant restaurants tend to be on the noisy side. Conversations are occurring around you, dishes and silverware are clanging, and music...
10 Signs That It’s Time to Get a Hearing Test

10 Signs That It’s Time to Get a Hearing Test

If you’re reading this post, in all likelihood either you already know you need hearing aids or you know someone who needs hearing aids.  Either way, here’s a list of 10 signs that you or they have enough of a problem to a least get a hearing test.  These signs are...
5 Common Misconceptions About Hearing Loss

5 Common Misconceptions About Hearing Loss

A misconception is a view or opinion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty thinking or facts that are incorrect.  A hearing loss can be an invisible disability which only adds to the confusion.  The problem with misconceptions is that they usually only...