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…
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…