It Takes Two: Why Wear Two Hearing Aids
When it comes to hearing aids, two are always better than one. This is true whether your hearing loss affects both ears equally or is worse in one ear. Let’s examine some of the ways two hearing aids help you hear better. Benefits of Two Hearing Aids Better Sound Quality Wearing two hearing aids makes…
How Can Hearing Affect Your Taste?
You may have heard that your sense of smell can help you taste. But did you know there are other senses involved too? These include your sense of touch and, even more surprisingly, your sense of hearing. We explore this connection below. About this Link If you take a bite out of an apple, the…
Want to Improve Your Balance? Hearing Aids May Help
Do you feel unsteady when using the treadmill at Esporta Fitness, or have you experienced a fall recently? It turns out that if you have hearing loss, you have a greater risk of a fall-related injury. Fortunately, hearing aids have been shown to help prevent falls. The Link Between Hearing Loss & Falls One study…
3 Benefits of Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is a common condition, affecting approximately 48 million Americans. Yet despite its prevalence, only about one in five people who could benefit from treatment actually wears hearing aids. If you’re one of the four who doesn’t, we’ve compiled a list of three benefits of wearing hearing aids that may help you change your…
How Long Do Hearing Aids Last?
Hearing aids are a big investment in both time and money. If your audiologist has told you that you need hearing aids, one of the first questions you probably wondered was how long the devices will last you. The straightforward answer is hearing aids should last about five years, but this isn’t always the case….
Caring for a Loved One with Hearing Aids
Between 2017 and 2018, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 16 percent of the population over the age of 15 provided eldercare. Since 33 percent of those over the age of 65 experience hearing loss, there is a good chance if you care for an older loved one, they will wear hearing aids….