How to Prepare for an Emergency With Hearing Loss
While we hope we’ll never have to use them, emergency preparedness kits are essential for every home. Approximately 15% of U.S. adults report some degree of hearing loss. Hearing loss can complicate and add to your emergency needs, but there are ways to prepare for them ahead of time. Packing a Hearing Loss-Friendly Emergency Kit…
When is it Time to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids?
Hearing aids are useful devices for improving overall quality of life. About 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from the use of hearing aids. Sometimes, upgrading your device can be necessary due to changes in your personal needs or because of exciting technological advancements. There are a few reasons to consider upgrading your devices. Your…
How to Adjust the Volume of Your Hearing Aids
Millions of Americans use hearing aids to treat their hearing loss successfully. In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid. Whether you’re a new hearing aid user or have recently upgraded to a new pair, one of the essential things to…
Daily Hearing Aid Care Tips
If you struggle to hear, you are not alone. Data tells us that one in eight people in the United States aged 12 or older has hearing loss in both ears. What this means is that millions of Americans could benefit from using hearing aids. Regardless of whether you’re new to hearing aids or have…
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Wear Your Hearing Aids While You Sleep
Did you know that close to 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids? Perhaps you are one of them and have recently decided to treat your hearing loss with hearing aids. If so, congratulations on taking such an essential step in valuing your hearing health! Hearing aids help you process sound and…
What Should You Do If Your Hearing Aids Get Wet?
Summer brings parties at Long Branch Swimming Pool, slip n’ slides, kayaking on the Potomac and many more fun water activities. However, keeping your hearing aids dry and protected while enjoying these activities can be challenging. Let’s take a closer look at some summer tips and tricks for hearing aid care. What If Your Hearing…
If Your Hearing Aid Is Giving You a Headache, It May Need to Be Adjusted
So many things can cause headaches, from not getting enough sleep to skipping meals. Sometimes, people can experience a headache from their hearing aids if they’re not fitted properly. Why Can Hearing Aids Cause Headaches? There’s a reason why 7.1% of adults aged 45 and older use hearing aids. It’s because they are essential for…
What Is a Hearing Aid Dry-Box?
Are you one of the 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over who uses a hearing aid, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention? If so, you’re probably wondering what you can do to make your hearing aids last a long time. One of the best ways, second only to daily cleanings, is…
Rochelle Swilley, HIS
Rochelle Swilley is a hearing aid specialist and professional member of the International Hearing Society (IHS). She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics with a minor in Music from the University of Michigan in 2011. She studied speech-language pathology at the University of Virginia before pursuing a career in hearing healthcare. Her professional…
How To Navigate a Party With Hearing Aids
Whether it’s a work party or a big celebration with friends at McGinty’s Public House, it can feel as though there’s a different social event every week. Considering that 7.1% of adults over the age of 45 use hearing aids, many may be wondering how to navigate these parties while wearing them. Thankfully, if you…