Each year, the Sight and Hearing Association puts out a list of "noisy" toys after putting a variety of these items through thorough sound testing. Each year they find toys that are loud enough to be potentially damaging to your child's hearing. Hearing damage can occur at a much lower decibel level than you may [...]
Whether your hearing aids are brand new and you're still getting used to them, or you have a few hearing aid holidays under your belt, navigating the season with hearing aids can present some unique challenges. We have some tips to help you navigate, and some ideas for holiday hosts to help your friends and [...]
It's really tempting, we understand. It seems so much easier to go to a big box store or walk into a hearing aid store and get a free hearing test. A hearing aid is a hearing aid, right? Not so fast. What is the difference between an audiologist and a hearing aid dispenser? We feel [...]
One of the most frustrating things about hearing loss is missing out on conversation. Being told "nevermind" is one of the interactions hard of hearing people have that can cause them to withdraw socially - imagine being dismissed out-of-hand, and made to feel like your comprehension of the conversation isn't worth the effort of simply repeating [...]
Every fall, the Sight and Hearing Association tests a variety of toys on the market to find out how loud they are. It doesn't take as much as you think for a sound to be loud enough to cause damage, and the Sight and Hearing Association has rated Noisy Toys annually for two decades. So, before [...]
Meniere's Disease is typically characterized by bouts of vertigo, tinnitus, and a feeling of fullness in the ear. It can also cause progressive hearing loss. Let's take a look at Meniere's Disease's effect on hearing, and how your audiologist can help diagnose and mitigate symptoms. What's Meniere's Disease? Have you been diagnosed with Meniere's Disease? [...]
Hearing loss is often very subtle. It's something that comes on slowly, and before you realize it, you can't hear as well as you used to. Hearing loss can happen at any age, and can be really tough to accept and seek treatment for. People often feel they can "get by" without hearing help, and [...]
One of the toughest things to navigate with your hard of hearing child is how to access hearing assistive technology through the school system and the specialized instruction they need to succeed. Understanding their education access rights is the first step in advocating for your child. It's important for you, the parents or caregivers, to know your [...]
The holidays can be frustrating if you are hard of hearing and wear hearing aids. Background noise, multiple conversations and dim lights can make navigating these gatherings difficult. With a little preparation you can help yourself and your hosts make the most of the time you spend together. Check out our holiday hearing tips! Get Your Hearing [...]
