HEARING TIPS
Exploring Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Its Causes and Treatment Options
Much of your hearing is controlled by miniature nerve endings in your inner ear. However, these nerve endings can be damaged, as can other structures in your inner ear, resulting in a condition known as sensorineural hearing loss. An individual who is affected by...
Getting a Hearing Loop Put In at A Local Venue
Many businesses and public spaces have made themselves wheelchair accessible, but what about some assistance for individuals with hearing problems? In conjunction with telecoil-enabled hearing aids or implants, hearing loops clarify sounds for hearing impaired...
Genetic Hearing Loss: The Basics
We all know that injuries, noise exposure and certain diseases can lead to hearing loss, but are your genes involved? Without a doubt, the answer is "Yes." Genetic irregularities actually cause most forms of hearing loss. Furthermore, developmental experts consider...
What You Should Know If You’re Considering RIC Model Hearing Aids
Looking for the best hearing aids will expose you to a number of different styles, including receiver-in-canal (RIC). RIC hearing aids are related to the more common behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid, but they provide some benefits that BTE aids cannot. This short...
Digital Hearing Aids with Multiple Listening Programs: A Beginner’s Guide
Hearing a person speaking in a quiet room is extremely different from trying to hear a conversation in a packed diner. So that you can keep up with changes in your listening environment, most digital hearing aids come with a variety of listening programs. These...
Strategies for Living with Meniere’s Disease
Three of the most identifiable symptoms of Meniere's disease are vertigo, tinnitus, and fluctuating hearing loss. This condition affects your inner ear, causing you to have symptoms that disturb your balance and hearing. Although doctors can't yet cure this disease,...
Overview of Hearing Loop Systems
Paying attention to someone speaking in a congested location with lots of background noise can be a challenge for even an experienced hearing aid user. Sizeable, open spaces such as places of worship, auditoriums, movie theaters and concert halls can be particularly...
Deciding Between the Many Different Styles of Ear Plugs
Wearing earplugs is one of the simplest things you can do to protect your ears from damaging noise levels. When these small devices are inserted into your ear canal, disruptive or dangerous sounds are blocked out. Shopping for ear plugs can be confusing, as there are...
Are In The Ear Hearing Aids a Good Match for You? Learn About the Advantages and Disadvantages
When shopping for a hearing aid for yourself or a loved one you'll encounter a range of styles and shapes, and one of the most common is In-the-Ear (ITE). These tiny devices are made to fit in the lower portion of the outer ear, making them a comfortable choice for...
Ways to Get Involved with Some of the Larger Hearing Health Charities
With numerous charitable organizations available to consider, selecting one can seem like a daunting task. Selecting which charities to support financial is based on several factors including the cause itself, the reputation of the organization and the intended use of...