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…
How To Have the Best Experience Watching TV With Hearing Aids
Some nights you want to go out and enjoy a nice dinner at Pacci’s Trattoria, while others you feel like staying in and watching your favorite TV show or a new movie at home. If you have hearing loss, TV watching can be a bit more difficult, both for you and for any family members…
Tips for Navigating Social Situations as a New Hearing Aid User
Hearing aids can help you reconnect with loved ones and improve your relationships. Everything from video calling with your grandkids to enjoying dinner out with your spouse at Locavino becomes easier from your improved ability to follow conversations and communicate with others. However, there are ways to enhance your ability to navigate social situations even…
A Quick Guide to Hearing Aid Controls
Hearing aids are incredible devices that can give people with hearing loss the ability to confidently navigate the world around them and stay connected to the things they love. Additionally, modern hearing aids come with a range of controls and programs that may be confusing or overwhelming for new users. Let’s look at a few…
Four Tips for Trick-or-Treating With Hearing Aids
Halloween is less than two weeks away. If you’re a parent or grandparent who plans on taking children trick-or-treating this year, you’re probably already busy shopping at Gene’s Costumes and planning your route for Halloween night. If you or one of the kiddos you’re taking trick-or-treating wears hearing aids, there are a few additional tips…
How to Support a Loved One with Hearing Loss Who’s in a Nursing Home
Hearing loss is common in the U.S. and throughout the world, especially among the older population. In fact, according to one study, “It is estimated that 70% to 90% of elderly residents in long-term care facilities have some degree of hearing impairment.” Unfortunately, despite the prevalence of hearing loss and use of hearing aids in…
What Should I Do if I Don’t Like My Hearing Aids?
If you have hearing loss, hearing aids are an important and worthwhile investment in your overall health and wellbeing. Unfortunately, some new users have trouble adjusting to their devices. Common Reasons People Don’t Use Hearing Aids A qualitative study interviewed people with hearing loss who don’t use hearing aids to get a better sense of…
What Is Mixed Hearing Loss & How Is It Treated?
If you’re experiencing symptoms of hearing loss when chatting with friends at All Set Restaurant & Bar, it’s important to get treated right away. Left untreated, hearing loss is associated with conditions such as depression, anxiety, falls and even dementia. Even so, the average person waits 10 years before seeking treatment for their hearing loss….
What Type of Hearing Aid Batteries Will Work Best for Me?
Just like hearing aids themselves, hearing aid batteries come in a variety of styles, sizes and colors. Choosing the right one for your device can be confusing, but with the help of your audiologist, you can pick the right one. We review everything you need to know about hearing aid batteries below. There Are Two…