Job Interview Tips for Those with Hearing Loss
Everyone gets nervous before job interviews. But if you’re one of the 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over who report some trouble hearing (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders), you may experience some extra jitters. The good news is there are ways you can compensate for your hearing loss…
What Is a Hearing Aid Dry Box?
If you’re one of the 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over who uses a hearing aid (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), you may be wondering what you can do to make your hearing aids last. Perhaps one of the best ways, second to daily cleanings, is to invest in a hearing aid dry…
How To Have the Best Experience Watching TV With Hearing Aids
Though it’s great to spend a night out in St. Louis enjoying a nice dinner at Zia’s Restaurant, it’s also fun to have a cozy night in with your family watching TV. Hearing loss can make it harder to understand what’s being said during a movie or TV show. This makes it hard for the…
Tips for Wearing Hearing Aids and Glasses
As of 2021, there were 166.5 million US adults wearing prescription eyeglasses. If you wear glasses and have recently been diagnosed with hearing loss, you might be wondering how to wear the two together. Choosing Your Hearing Aid Model The good news is that it is possible to wear any style of hearing aid with…
Surprising Features of Hearing Aids
If you’re resistant to wearing hearing aids, it may be because you picture the bulky, clunky devices your parents or grandparents wore. Today’s hearing aids are nothing like their predecessors – they’re sleek and discreet, and most boast amazing features that may surprise you. We review some surprising features of hearing aids below. Minimal Occlusion…
Tips for Navigating Social Situations as a New Hearing Aid User
Hearing aids can greatly improve your ability to navigate social situations, from neighborhood potlucks to a night out with friends at Carmine’s Steak House. However, just because they make it easier to follow conversations doesn’t mean that hearing aids don’t take a bit of time to get used to. Let’s examine a few of the…
Essential Daily Habits for New Hearing Aid Users
Are you new to hearing aids and feeling a bit overwhelmed? If so, don’t worry. You are not alone. Hearing aids can take a bit of time to get used to. However, by incorporating the following daily habits into your life, you are much more likely to enjoy your best listening experience. Be Consistent About…
What are the differences between hearing aids and cochlear implants?
Hearing loss is common, affecting approximately 48 million Americans. Fortunately, people with this condition have several treatment options. Two treatments for sensorineural hearing loss – a type of hearing loss caused by damage to the sensory cells in the inner ear – include hearing aids and cochlear implants. We review the differences between these two…
Are Children with Hearing Loss More Likely to Experience Behavioral Difficulties?
There’s not a child on earth who doesn’t sometimes experience behavioral difficulties. However, some populations might be especially prone to these types of struggles. In fact, research shows that children with hearing loss are more likely to experience behavioral difficulties than children without. We review what the studies show below. What the Study Shows A…
Tips for the Trail: How to Hike with Hearing Aids
There are many benefits to hitting Mississippi Greenway with friends and family. According to one study published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine in 2018, “Benefits [of hiking] may be immediate, such as decreased blood pressure, decreased stress levels, enhanced immune system functioning, and restored attention, or transpire over time, such as weight loss,…
