Why You Should Treat Your Hearing Loss This Year
Hearing loss is common. In fact, “Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing,” reports the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. But despite its prevalence, only 20% of people who could benefit from hearing aids actually wears them, according to the Hearing Loss Association of…
Make the Most of Holiday Gatherings With Hearing Aids
Not sure about you, but we can’t believe it’s already December! For many of us, this means a month of office parties, family get-togethers and festive nights out at Huber’s Café. While the holiday seasons bring about a lot of joy, they can also cause a fair amount of stress. This is especially true if…
Common Excuses for Not Seeking Treatment for Hearing Loss, and Why You Should
If you’ve noticed trouble hearing, whether at work or out with friends at Backyard Social, but have been avoiding getting it checked out, you aren’t alone. Millions of Americans currently have hearing loss yet are hesitant to seek treatment for their condition. While there are a variety of excuses people come up with to not…
What to Know About Hearing Aid Battery Safety
Hearing aid batteries can provide you with days or weeks of good hearing. But knowing how to handle them is key to the safety of you, your pets and young visitors in your home. Below we review what you should know about hearing aid battery safety. Battery Ingredients If your hearing aids take disposable button…
Hearing Aids Can Help Increase Social Activity
One of the biggest negative effects of hearing loss is that it makes it harder to communicate with others. Social relationships keep us happy, healthy and connected to the world around us. When we start to lose that, it can take a toll on our mental and physical health. Thankfully, the right pair of hearing…
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…
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…
