The Ins and Outs of Summer Hearing Aid Care
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, hearing aids could benefit as many as 28.8 million U.S. adults.[1] Your hearing aids are helpful tools that help you connect to the people in your life. Proper care through the changing seasons will ensure you get the greatest possible benefits from your devices….
How To Navigate a Noisy Workplace When You Have Hearing Loss
When you live with hearing loss, noisy environments can present frustrating communication challenges. If you work in one of those noisy environments, you need to find ways to manage your hearing loss and improve communication ease for greater workplace success. Let’s take a look at four communication strategies you can employ in the workplace and…
Why You Should Monitor Your Hearing During Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is a difficult treatment to undergo. While the treatment has significant benefits, the largest of which is its potential to be life-saving, it isn’t without its side effects. One lesser-known side effect of chemotherapy drugs is hearing damage. How Chemotherapy Drugs Affect the Auditory System Chemotherapy drugs fall under the banner of ototoxic medication—any…
Can a Thyroid Disorder Impact Your Auditory Health?
Your thyroid, an important part of the endocrine system, is a gland that makes and distributes hormones throughout your body. When it’s working well, the thyroid helps your body use energy effectively. When it doesn’t produce enough (hypothyroidism) or produces too many (hyperthyroidism) hormones, it can affect your metabolism, weight, blood flow, heart rate and…
How To Support a Loved One With Hearing Loss
Friends and family are a support system that lifts each other up through good times and bad. There have probably been a few times when you’ve leaned on a sibling, partner or close friend. Now, when one of your loved ones develops hearing loss, it’s your turn to lend a helping hand. Why Does Support…
Lifestyle Adjustments To Prevent Hearing Fatigue
Many people are familiar with the mental exhaustion you get at the end of a long day of meetings, or a multi-hour family reunion in Don Ball Park. Mental fatigue happens when you have excessive cognitive demands. These demands could include problem-solving, stress or, for people with hearing loss, understanding speech. Why Does Hearing Loss…
Coping With the Emotional Side of Hearing Loss
When you first get your hearing loss diagnosis, you may feel a rush of emotions ranging from frustration at the daily difficulties of the condition to happiness at finally having answers for them. While hearing aids are a beneficial tool for managing hearing loss, it’s also crucial to effectively cope with the emotional side of…
Improving Family Communication This Holiday Season
With the exception of the occasional hermit evening, most of us spend our days communicating with other people. Communication doesn’t have to mean speaking verbally. It could include other forms like sign language or texting. If you’re among the 15% of U.S. adults with hearing loss, your communication may need to change slightly, especially when…
Understanding and Debunking Common Hearing Aid Myths
Hearing aids are advanced tools that bring you closer to the world. Despite the connection they offer, many hesitate to start using them. Let’s take a look at four common myths about hearing aids to help you feel confident starting treatment. Myth # 1: Hearing Aids Are Only for Older Adults In the past,…
How Seasonal Noise Exposure Can Affect Hearing
It’s once again time for the seasons to change. Your backyard is slowly filling with leaves, and Nashua is hosting fall festival after fall festival. While apple cider donuts and chili cook-offs are probably the first things to mind as autumn jumps into full swing, it’s crucial to understand how the season affects your hearing….