Noise Pollution Causes Hearing Loss

Sound is an essential part of our lives. From hearing the birds chirp to the sound of a smoke alarm being able to hear is a wonderful thing. Noise on the other hand, is usually used to refer to unpleasant or unwanted sounds. The modern world is full of so much noise...

Talking To Co-Workers About Hearing Loss

If you’ve had hearing aids for a while your family has figured out how they need to communicate with you if they want to be heard. Communication is a two-way street. Just because you have hearing aids doesn’t mean you have perfect hearing, so your family has made...

Extending Hearing Aid Battery Life

Without good working batteries your hearing aids won’t do you much good. In order to hear your best it is important to get the most out of your hearing aid. The hearing aid industry has worked to develop standardize battery sizes. The 4 sizes each have a...

Driving with Hearing Loss

Driving with hearing loss is not illegal. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can get a drivers license at 16 just like anyone else. However, like many other activities for people with hearing loss some extra precautions should be taken. Driving is mainly done with...

Choosing A Hearing Aid Style

Shopping for a hearing aid can be a confusing process when there are so many places you can turn to research your options.Choosing a hearing aid style is just one step in the process. One important thing to keep in mind is that hearing aids aren’t one-size-fits-all,...