How Can Hearing Aids Help You?
Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from the use of hearing aids. The small but remarkable devices don’t only assist your hearing but provide countless other benefits you may not have considered. With all that they offer, it may seem a surprise that people with hearing loss wait an average of seven years before…
Why Is It Important to Protect Your Hearing While Cycling?
Whether enjoying the fall weather cruising along the Rockport Village Trail or taking in a class at your favorite spin studio, biking is a great way to add some exercise to your daily routine. If you enjoy cycling, knowing how to protect your hearing during rides is crucial to ensure you aren’t unnecessarily damaging your…
Hearing Protection Tips for Outdoor Exercise
If you enjoy doing yoga down at Rockport Marine Park, running along a popular trail or going for a light swim, fear of hearing loss doesn’t need to stop you. Knowing how to protect your hearing and make accommodations for your hearing loss can make an outdoor workout even more fun and stress-free. A couple…
What’s the Connection Between Concerts and Hearing Loss?
Going to concerts or shows can be a great way to spend time with friends on a fun summer night. If you’ve ever left a show with a ringing in your ears, a symptom of tinnitus, or found yourself struggling to hear others as well as before, you may be experiencing hearing damage. Though your…
Why It’s Important to Put Your Hearing Aids In Correctly
If you’re new to hearing aids, one of the most important things you need to know is how to put your hearing aids in correctly. Choosing the Right Hearing Aid Hearing aids are the most common treatment option for hearing loss, and for a good reason! They make it easier to process speech and other…
How To Keep Your Hearing Aids Safe from Pets
If you’re among the 7.1% of adults who uses a hearing aid, and you have a pet adopted from the P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center in Camden or elsewhere, it’s important that you keep your hearing aids and pets safe from one another. Not only can a pet lose or damage your hearing health investment, but…
Job Interview Tips for Those with Hearing Loss
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports, “Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing.” If you’re among this population and you’ve got a job interview scheduled, you may be worried about how it will go, even more so than someone without hearing loss. Fortunately,…
What Is Digital Noise Reduction in Hearing Aids?
It can be difficult to navigate loud, busy environments such as a crowded airport or a popular restaurant like 18 Central Oyster Bar & Grill. This is especially true for people with hearing loss. Even people who use hearing aids may find it difficult to separate random background noise from the sounds they want to…
How to Make the Most of a Hotel Stay with Hearing Aids
If you’re one of the 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over who uses hearing aids, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you may know that you need to do a little extra preparation for certain activities. This includes staying in a hotel. We review how to make the most of a…
Here’s How You Can Play Sports With Hearing Aids
If you use hearing aids, you might be wondering whether or not you can still play sports. The answer is a resounding yes! The Importance of Physical Activity Staying active is one of the best ways to keep your body and mind healthy. Research has shown that adults over the age of 18 should get…