Why Watching TV Can Help You Adjust to New Hearing Aids
Getting hearing aids is an exciting step toward better, easier connection, but it takes time for your brain to adjust to the new sounds around you. You might find that voices and background noises seem unfamiliar or even intrusive during the first few weeks. The good news is that you can make the adjustment period…
Four Ways You Can Manage Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a symptom that ebbs and flows. Because it’s so hard to pinpoint the cause of the ringing and when it will show up, managing it is tricky. For most people, tinnitus management requires a multifaceted approach. Let’s look at four approaches you can take to manage your tinnitus. You might only need one…
Maintain Your Active Lifestyle with Hearing Aids
Staying active and getting regular exercise are important facets of a healthy lifestyle. If you love your active lifestyle and are concerned that hearing aids won’t suit your needs, we want to assure you that the opposite is true! Modern hearing aid technology is constantly improving, and recent advances in design and technology are perfect…
What Does a Hearing Test Entail and Why Do I Need One?
Studying for a test is exhausting. You have to go through your notes, make flashcards or even write practice essay questions. Luckily, a hearing test doesn’t require any studying. The Hearing Testing Process Hearing tests are simple. We’ll have you sit in a quiet room and wear headphones. Next, we’ll play a series of tones…
The Advantage of Professional Hearing Aid Fittings
There are a few considerations to keep in mind when making a big purchase. If you’re buying a car, you’ll probably ask about things like the warranty or assistive features. Well, purchasing hearing aids works much the same way. You might ask about the expected lifespan of the devices, what their warranty covers and which…
How to Troubleshoot Hearing Aid Issues at Home
Hearing loss affects more than one in 10 people in the United States, and hearing aids are the number one tool to treat it. Getting your first set of hearing aids is an exciting opportunity, but it also comes with some responsibility. You’ll need to clean your devices nightly, charge or replace their batteries, and…
How Cold Weather Affects Hearing Aid Performance
It’s winter storm season, and that means people are shoveling their sidewalks, calling out of work and melting bars from Kakao Chocolate to make the perfect hot cocoa for a chilly day. During all of these winter moments, it’s important to understand how cold weather can affect your hearing aids, and what you can do…
Make Hearing Loss Treatment Your 2026 New Year’s Resolution
Finding the right New Year’s resolution is tricky. Many people focus on exercising more, eating healthier or saving more money. While those are all great resolutions, there’s one more worth considering: treating your hearing loss. The Benefits of Hearing Loss Treatment The first and most obvious benefit of treating hearing loss is the new speech…
How To Protect Your Hearing Aids During a Snowball Fight
You’re never too old for a snowball fight. Whether you like to gather up the snow yourself or use a snowball maker, tossing snowballs at your friends and family in Carondelet Park is a time-honored winter tradition. If you’re among the 20% of people with hearing loss, you might wonder how well your hearing aids…
How Hearing Aids Improve Daily Communication
Hearing loss affects approximately 15% of U.S. adults. If you’re among that number, you know how much hearing loss can take a toll on your daily communication, affecting your family, friends and workplace relationships. Let’s look at four features hearing aids use to improve your daily communication to strengthen your relationships and overall quality of…
