Is There a Link Between Excess Sun Exposure and Hearing Loss?
Kayaking at Detroit Lake or hiking one of your favorite Salem trails can be great ways to spend a fall day. Regardless of your favorite outdoor activity, knowing how to protect yourself from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays is essential to a fun day out. Soaking in the sun’s warm rays is nice on occasion,…
7 Tips for Holiday Socializing When You Have Hearing Loss
Here comes the holiday season, along with all the fun of reconnecting with your family and friends at special get-togethers. But if you have hearing loss, participating in conversations at noisy events can pose a challenge—even when wearing your hearing aids. However, staying present in every special moment may be easier than you think. Follow…
When – And When Not – To Wear Your Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are incredibly useful devices with a microphone that collects sound, an amplifier that raises its volume and a speaker which sends it directly into the ear canal. The devices can help improve communication, manage tinnitus symptoms and even improve balance but a study still found that among adults ages 70 and over who…
Hearing Loss Doesn’t Need To Stop You From Enjoying Podcasts
Whether you like true crime, history lessons or funky facts, podcasts can be a fun way to keep yourself entertained during a flight, long drive or while enjoying a latte at Broadway Coffeehouse. Hearing loss doesn’t need to stop you from enjoying your favorite podcast. Simple tricks like wearing Bluetooth® hearing aids, noise-canceling headphones and…
What Can You Expect During a Hearing Aid Fitting
Data from the MarkeTrak 2022 survey found that most hearing aid users report quality-of-life benefits from their hearing aids. Getting hearing aids is a significant first step to tackling your hearing loss treatment. After you receive your test results, choosing the right hearing aids and programming can be a little daunting. To help simplify the…
Tips For Using Hearing Aids with An Active Lifestyle
Living an active lifestyle is important for maintaining good physical and mental health. If you’re someone who loves kayaking, playing sports or hiking through Oregon’s plethora of gorgeous trails, hearing loss doesn’t have to slow you down. Hearing Aids Make Staying Active Easier The vast majority of people with hearing loss benefit from the use…
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…
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