Is a Senior in Your Life Experiencing Age-related Hearing Loss?
Aging is one of the leading causes of hearing loss. Research indicates that one in three adults over the age of 65 has some degree of hearing loss. Why Does Age Increase Hearing Loss Risk? Age-related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis, occurs because we are more likely to experience changes to the inner ear…
Tips for Traveling with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can pose some unique challenges when traveling. Whether you’re taking a road trip across the country or flying out of Portland International Airport, keep these tips in mind when traveling this summer and beyond. Bring Your Hearing Aids and Accessories If you use hearing aids, don’t forget to bring them and any necessary…
How to Know When it’s Time to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids
Like all technology, hearing aids sometimes need to be upgraded or replaced. This can be due to a problem with the device itself or because you’ve experienced changes and need something that better suits your current needs. Your Hearing Needs Have Changed Hearing loss can change and worsen over time, even with the use of…
Correcting Hearing Aid Myths
Hearing loss is common, affecting approximately 48 million people across the U.S. But despite this, only about one in five people who could benefit from hearing aids actually wears them, and those who do wait an average of nine years from the time they first start showing symptoms. The reason for this is there are…
Why is My Hearing Aid Whistling?
If you wear hearing aids, it’s likely you’ve experienced whistling in your device at some point. This is known as feedback. Feedback can happen when putting in or taking out your device or during more inopportune moments like when you need to focus on merging onto Interstate 84. An occasional episode is nothing to worry…
Your Hearing Aid Maintenance Checklist
Once you’ve found hearing aids that work well for you, you want to make sure they last as long as possible. One of the best ways to do that is to practice proper maintenance techniques. Let’s take a look at some of the best things you can do to keep your hearing aid performing at…
What Should You Have in Your Hearing Aid Maintenance Kit?
If you have made the investment in hearing aids, you want to make sure they perform well for as long as possible. Thankfully, with the right cleaning routine and proper tools, you can help ensure your device is functioning at its highest level. Let’s examine a few of the best tools you can have in…
Cleaning Your Hearing Aids: A Step-by-Step Guide
Just like you take your car to Bradshaw’s Auto Repair to get detailed, your hearing aids also require this type of care. It’s important to clean your hearing aids daily so that they last. We review how below. How to Clean In-the-Ear Hearing Aids In-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids are worn partially in the ear canal…
3 Simple Steps to Store Your Hearing Aids Safely
Your hearing aids are essential, as they connect you to the world around you. Because of this, you’ll want to do everything in your power to ensure they’re well cared for. The best way to do this is to store them safely. We review everything you need to know about safe storage below. 1. Commit…
Checking In: When to Schedule Hearing Aid Maintenance
Imagine driving down the coast towards Cannon Beach. The sun is shining. You’ve got the windows down and are enjoying the fresh air. You start to hear a weird clicking sound coming from your engine and pull off to the side of the road just before your car stops working completely. While waiting for AAA,…
