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Can I Use Headphones With My Hearing Aids?
In 1910 engineer Nathanial Baldwin created the first pair of audio headphones at his kitchen table. Since then, headphones have taken on many different styles and forms to the delight of many. But for people who use hearing aids, finding the right set of headphones can be an issue. Fortunately, there are now Bluetooth-enabled hearing […]
Read more →Smartphone Accessibility Features You May Not Know About
If you have hearing loss, you’ve probably found it challenging to take advantage of some of your smartphone’s advanced capabilities. Fortunately, both Apple and Android devices are now equipped with smartphone accessibility features to assist users who have hearing and/or vision loss. Here’s how these features can help you to use your phone more easily […]
Read more →Can Audiobooks Help Exercise Your Hearing?
Audiologists often recommend a wide variety of hearing exercises to enable patients with hearing loss to reach a higher level of auditory clarity and focus. Listening to audiobooks is an effective and enjoyable exercise that can help you adapt to new hearing aids, better understand spoken language, and interpret subtle sounds that were previously difficult […]
Read more →4 Reasons You’ll Get a Better Night’s Sleep Without Hearing Aids
When living with moderate to severe hearing loss, hearing aids make a difference in a person’s ability to interact with peers and the surrounding world. Though sometimes it’s hard to predict when we’ll doze off, remembering to remove your hearing aids before bed can have a significant impact on your quality of sleep. You’ll Preserve […]
Read more →4 Common Causes of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus During Pregnancy
From the first “congratulations!” to the baby’s first cries, pregnancy is a time for hearing so many wonderful things. Hearing loss and tinnitus are probably the last things many women expect during pregnancy, yet both are relatively common. Here, we’ll examine typical causes of hearing loss and tinnitus during pregnancy and when expectant mothers should […]
Read more →How to Create a More Inclusive Workplace for People Who Are Hearing Impaired
Over 48 million Americans have some form of hearing impairment. There are several adjustments you can make at your office to create a more accommodating environment. Doing so will help you expand the pool of candidates you can hire while ensuring that you meet ADA guidelines. Create a More Inclusive Recruitment Process During the hiring […]
Read more →Medications With Potential Links to Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
Unfortunately, many medications meant to help treat and relieve pain and other health issues can have damaging side effects. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) reports that over 200 medications actually damage the inner ear, causing cause tinnitus, hearing loss, or balance issues. These medications are referred to as “ototoxic” and can cause temporary or permanent […]
Read more →Differentiating Speech From Noise While Wearing Hearing Aids
For people treating their hearing loss symptoms with assistive technology like hearing aids, certain challenges like navigating daily activities in noisy environments can pose difficulties that limit their ability to engage in conversation. Review the following to help with noise management and overcome distorted communication that can make it difficult for hearing aid wearers to […]
Read more →Tips for Traveling With Hearing Loss
If you wear hearing aids and aren’t used to traveling, you may feel nervous about navigating a new city and having a safe trip. Fortunately, you can take a few steps ahead of time to make this process easier. Ask for Special Accommodations Whether you’re traveling alone or in a group, call a few hotels […]
Read more →Three Signs That Your Hearing Aids Need an Adjustment
Most individuals with hearing loss quickly discover the benefits of hearing aids when they start wearing them more consistently. However, it’s normal for your hearing aids to experience some wear and tear over time. Perhaps your hearing aids need to be cleaned or reprogrammed. The process of reprogramming hearing aids can easily be accomplished in […]
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