Tips for Socializing with Confidence This Summer
If you read our blog posts, chances are you have hearing loss. As hearing is integral to communication and socializing, hearing loss can have many effects on how well you socialize. Let’s discuss this connection and how to socialize with confidence, especially during the vibrant, warm summer months, when you’re likely to have more plans….
How to Enjoy Maine’s Summer Events with Hearing Aids
Everyone loves a good outdoor market or community event like the Rockport Donut Festival! Events like these are fantastic for getting out into your community, basking in the warm weather, shopping local and enjoying some live entertainment. You may not consider the hearing challenges of these environments—after all, they’re no rock n’ roll concert—but events…
How Maine’s Seasonal Weather Can Affect Hearing Aid Settings
The changing of the seasons doesn’t just mean that it’s time to refresh your wardrobe; it’s also a great time to visit your audiologist for some subtle changes to your hearing aid settings, as well. Maine’s late-spring weather creates a unique mix of environmental factors that can affect how your hearing aids perform. Moist Air…
Celebrate National Speech-Language-Hearing Month with Us!
The office of is proud to celebrate National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, which occurs every May! We love taking the opportunity to raise awareness of communication disorders and discuss how caring for your hearing health is a critical part of healthy communication. Why Healthy Hearing Matters Hearing and speech health are essential for effective communication, strong relationships…
What to Expect During a Hearing Evaluation: Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re scheduling your first hearing evaluation, it’s normal to feel a little unsure about what will happen. The good news? A hearing evaluation is comfortable, noninvasive and designed to give you clear answers about your hearing health. At , we believe that informed patients feel more confident and empowered. This step-by-step guide walks you…
How to Recognize Early Signs of Hearing Loss as You Head into Spring
After a long, quiet Maine winter, spring is a welcome and vibrant change. For many, this season change signals the blossoming of nature, the opportunity to make plans with friends and loved ones and the renewed energy to get outside to play sports or pursue an outdoor hobby. That said, those in the early stages…
Hidden Hearing Loss: When Hearing Test Results Come Back Normal
Hearing tests are designed to reveal hearing loss and its progression: what you can hear and what you can’t. However, it’s becoming increasingly common that people get their hearing tested and have the results come back in normal hearing range, despite knowing that they have some difficulty hearing. What does this mean? The Blind Spot…
Strategies for Managing Tinnitus at Work
Tinnitus is a frustrating, distracting condition; for many, it’s debilitating. Therefore, it can be a huge impediment to a productive day at work. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 8% of all workers in the U.S. suffer from tinnitus. If you’re one of them, you may be wondering how…
The Best Way to Dry Your Hearing Aids
You’re probably aware that you must keep your hearing aids away from water, but sometimes accidents happen. If you’ve gotten your hearing aids wet, don’t panic! There are methods to dry them; if you act quickly, you can prevent or lessen the water damage. Using a Hearing Aid Dehumidifier A hearing aid dehumidifier (sometimes called…
How to Discuss Your Child’s Hearing Needs with Their Teacher
It truly takes a village to raise a child; nowhere is that old adage more relevant than when your child goes to school, and it’s even more so if your child has hearing loss. As you prepare for a new school year, it’s a great idea to get to know your child’s teachers, nurses, coaches…