Tips to stay stress-free during the holidays
The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, filled with rich foods, giving and holiday sights and sounds.
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Make your hearing aid batteries last longer
While hearing aid batteries are relatively inexpensive – generally costing about one dollar per zinc air battery – the costs can add up. Many people will spend at least $100 per year on their disposable batteries.
Hearing Loss Tips, Tools, and Technologies
If you’re living with hearing loss, you aren’t alone. Nearly 1 in 3 adults between 65 and 74 years old has some degree of hearing loss, while nearly one-half of adults older than 75 years old reports being hard of hearing. There are many simple… Read More »Hearing Loss Tips, Tools, and Technologies
Travelling with Hearing Loss during Holidays
The holidays are upon us, and for many of us, that means traveling – sometimes great distances – to spend time with family and friends.
When do you need a new hearing aid?
If you already wear hearing aids, you know that they can be quite expensive.
Hearing Aid Compatible Cell Phones
Mobile telephones are the norm now, allowing people to stay connected constantly while on the go. For people with hearing loss, hearing well on a cell phone has often proved challenging, especially for people who wear hearing aids. Recent FCC requirements, however, have encouraged new developments in mobile phones that take hearing loss into account.
Getting used to your new hearing aids
If you decide to try hearing aids, you will probably have a long initial consultation with an audiologist or other hearing healthcare practitioner to assess your hearing and choose the hearing aids that are right for you.
When do hearing aids need to be repaired?
Hearing aids are highly complex technological devices, and like any similar devices, they occasionally need to be repaired or replaced.
Grocery Shopping with Hearing Loss
Grocery shopping is a very visual task, so people don’t often think about how it might be difficult for people with hearing loss.
Hearing Loss Solutions Through the Ages
Sometimes, it’s good to look to the past to realize how far we’ve come in regards to the development of new technologies that improve lives.