Do your hearing aid batteries seem to die faster than they ought to? There are several reasons why this may be taking place that may be unexpected. How long should hearing aid batteries last? The ordinary hearing aid battery lasts anywhere from 3 to 7 days. That’s a really wide range. But it’s so wide […]
In conversation with friends, you want to be polite. At work, you want to look involved, even enthralled with what your manager/peers/customers are saying. With family, you may find it easier to just tune out the conversation and ask the person next to you to repeat what you missed, just a little louder, please. You […]
You’re having a Zoom call with your grandchild and you’ve been anticipating it all week! You’ll have a blast and get caught up with your cherished family members. But when the call starts, you are horrified to realize, you can’t hear what your family members are saying. Your hearing aids are in, but everything seems […]
Do you hear a crackling noise? Crackling, buzzing, “static”, or whooshing noises in your ear can all be symptoms of a condition known as tinnitus. Here’s some info. Ever hear crackling, buzzing, or thumping noises that seem to come out of nowhere? If you have hearing aids, it can mean that they need to be […]
Hearing loss is typically accepted as simply a normal part of the aging process: as we age, we begin to hear things a little less clearly. Perhaps we begin to turn the volume up on the TV or keep asking our grandchildren to speak up when they’re talking to us, or perhaps we begin to […]
You’re a pretty busy person, so it’s reasonable that you totally forgot about the hearing exam you have scheduled for tomorrow. It’s a good thing we sent out a reminder text so you should have time to prepare. So how should I get ready? You won’t need to stay up all night cramming for a […]
You have an active summer planned. Plenty of beach time and lots of swimming no doubt. You’ll enjoy some live entertainment, you’ll get lots of exercise jogging or maybe playing some tennis, then it’s time to hit the grill. Your schedule will be pretty full. And you want to make sure your hearing aids are […]
Keep your eyes on the road. Obviously, it’s good advice, but it doesn’t say much about your other senses. Your ears, for example, are doing tons of work when you’re driving, helping you track other vehicles, calling your attention to info on your dashboard, and keeping you engaged with the other passengers in your vehicle. […]
When is it time to have your hearing checked? You need a hearing exam if you have any of these four signs. I guess my TV is regularly cranked up to the point where my kids recently complained. You know what I said to them? I said, “What”? It was humorous. Because it was a […]
You have a buzzing in your ears and it’s not getting any better, if anything it’s getting worse. It started off quietly enough, one of those “is it really there” sort of things. But you’ve observed how loud and persistent the tinnitus sounds have become after a full day on the job at a construction […]