How To Have the Best Experience on Public Transportation With Hearing Loss
Salem’s Cherriots mass transit system can be a great way to get around the city. Knowing how to best accommodate for your hearing loss during your time on public transportation can allow you to relax on your way to work, school, home and more. Let’s look at some tips for making your transportation journey as…
Is a Rechargeable Hearing Aid Right for Me?
Hearing aids are powered by either disposable or rechargeable batteries. Disposable battery hearing aids use small, replaceable batteries that need to be changed as often as once every three days. Rechargeable hearing aids have built-in batteries that are charged nightly. Choosing which one is right for you depends on your needs. What is a Rechargeable…
How To Choose a Cell Phone When You Have Hearing Aids
There are so many options available today when choosing a new cell phone. If you have hearing loss and wear hearing aids, you may wonder what phones are most compatible. Smartphones are by far the most popular type of cell phone, and the great news for hearing aid users is that all smartphones are required…
What New Technology Do The Latest Hearing Aids Offer?
If you’ve noticed that you’ve begun to experience signs of hearing loss, you might be contemplating your treatment options. In the majority of cases, hearing aids are the first and best line of treatment. Let’s look at a few of the cutting-edge technology features that the latest hearing aid models offer to help you decide…
How To Avoid Hearing Loss While Riding Motorcycles
If you love to spend your weekends riding your motorcycle around Salem or taking longer rides down the coast on scenic Highway 101, it’s important you know how to protect your hearing. Exposure to Loud Noise is a Leading Cause of Hearing Loss Loud noise exposure is one of the leading causes of sensorineural hearing…
How Hearing Aids Can Help You Feel More Connected at Events
Hearing difficulties increase with age. In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 27% of those 65 and older reported having some difficulty hearing. Hearing loss can affect every aspect of life. It can make it harder to go to work, enjoy time with your loved ones and attend public events like…
The Link Between Hearing & Heart Health
Did you know there is an important connection between your heart and hearing? You’re probably familiar with the importance of cardiovascular health. What you might not be aware of is the link between the cardiac and auditory systems. Good blood flow helps you maintain your hearing, and damage to the blood vessels in your ears…
Where To Store Your Hearing Aids
If you’ve recently been prescribed hearing aids to treat your hearing loss, you are not alone. In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid, and those numbers are likely to grow. One of the first things you’ll learn as a…
Ways To Encourage Your Parents To Seek Hearing Loss Treatment
Hearing loss becomes more common as people get older. If you’re an adult child who is concerned about your parent’s hearing and struggling to figure out how to talk to them about it, know that you’re not alone. Continue reading for some helpful tips that make it easier to encourage your parents to seek hearing…
How to Host a Hearing-Loss-Friendly Holiday Dinner
You’ve finalized the menu and guest list, but have you figured out how to help loved ones with hearing loss have a fun and festive time? Bringing comfort and joy to those guests is easier than you think—follow these tips for a happy holiday that’s also hearing-loss-friendly. Make It a Multi-Room Event By spreading out…
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