by hearingguide | Sep 29, 2017 | Hearing Aids, Tips & Tricks
Once hearing aids have become seamlessly incorporated into your life, they may not be the first thing on your mind. That’s their purpose, of course, to amplify sounds and provide you with clear accessibility to the world around you. Most hearing aids are advanced and...
by hearingguide | Sep 22, 2017 | Hearing Health
Hearing loss is one of the most common medical conditions in the US, affecting one third of people over the age of 65 and 50% of people over the age of 75. Though one main cause of hearing loss is the natural process of aging, another cause is exposure to loud noise....
by hearingguide | Sep 16, 2017 | Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Signs and Symptoms
Did you know that hearing loss is the third most common medical condition in the US? Most people tend not to think about hearing loss, or even address, because it is an invisible condition. However, untreated hearing loss does lead to certain negative consequences to...
by hearingguide | Sep 10, 2017 | Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Signs and Symptoms
What is Noise-Induced Hearing Loss? Noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most common forms of hearing loss, along with presbycusis (age-related hearing loss). It occurs when we are exposed to dangerous levels of noise, whether gradually over the long term...
by hearingguide | Aug 25, 2017 | Hearing Health, Signs and Symptoms, Tinnitus
What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is commonly known as a “ringing of the ears.” With tinnitus, one hears a sound without stimulus from an external source. Tinnitus sounds vary depending on the person – they are personal “head sounds.” They’ve been reported as a rush of air,...
by hearingguide | Aug 19, 2017 | Family and Friends, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss
Most of us understand the importance of communication in our relationships. An open channel of communication is the foundation of healthy relationships, and when we are unable to discuss feelings, problems, and solutions, relationships may break down. Treating hearing...
by hearingguide | Aug 11, 2017 | Hearing Aids, Tips & Tricks
Traveling always comes with its stresses, but traveling with hearing loss comes with an added layer. When everyone is a rush to get to their family reunions or to relax on the beach, being in public transportation hubs from train stations to airports can be...
by hearingguide | Aug 4, 2017 | Hearing Aids, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Tips & Tricks
When it comes to a new pair of hearing aids, there are two main things to keep in mind: time and patience. Hearing loss is an invisible condition that often occurs gradually. It is estimated that people wait an average of five to seven years from the time they first...
by hearingguide | Jul 29, 2017 | Hearing Aids, Hearing Health
Have you been experiencing changes in your hearing? Hearing loss is a common medical condition that affects 20% of the US population, regardless of age. As an invisible condition, hearing loss tends to appear gradually. It is estimated that most people wait an average...
by hearingguide | Jul 23, 2017 | Hearing Health
Do you think you might have hearing loss? Have you been struggling to understand conversations over the phone, or in noisy restaurants? Does your family complain that the TV volume is always too loud? If you feel like you’ve been missing some sounds and straining to...
