Six dos and don’ts for wearing hearing aids in winter
/Wintertime—especially if you live in a place where it gets bitterly cold—can be tough on a lot of things: our automobiles, our fingers and toes, and our psyche. But it doesn’t have to be tough on our hearing aids…
Read MoreViruses can lead to longer-term issues, including hearing loss
/With the “sickness season” upon us, there’s no better time to explore the association between hearing loss and COVID-19, an ongoing health issue in the U.S.
Read MoreHow hearing aids have helped me defy the limits of hearing loss
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In his newest blog written exclusively for Starkey Hearing, Justin Osmond—who was born with a severe-to-profound hearing loss and has been wearing hearing aids since he was two years old—talks about how hearing aids have helped him overcome the challenges of hearing loss and improve his quality of life.
Read MoreHow age-related hearing loss can impact our independence
/The latest hearing technology is not only designed to help wearers hear and communicate better (even when background noise is present) and increase awareness of their listening environment—but also assist with functional independence, specifically.
Read MoreHow to hear well and be well in the new year
/After all, the word “wellness” pertains to general health or well-being, which could encapsulate anything from physical to mental health. So, when we talk about taking charge of our wellness in the new year, where do we even begin?
Read MoreTop 5 holiday sounds you won’t want to miss
/By hearing your best during the season, you won’t have to miss out on the sounds that bring out the best of the holidays.
Read MoreExploring the impact of untreated hearing loss on physical well-being
/Leaving hearing loss untreated indeed has the potential to impact our physical well-being. But monitoring our hearing health and getting help for our hearing loss sooner rather than later can make a tremendous difference.
Read MoreFour ways hearing aids can help with self-care this holiday season
/Self-care involves not only looking after your physical and mental well-being, but also making them a priority.
Read MoreHow hearing aids can protect against age-related health issues
/By getting help with our hearing loss sooner rather than later, we can keep our brains active, engaged, and processing sound—whether it’s our conversation with a dinner companion, an instruction from our community education teacher, or the hum of our refrigerator.
Read MoreTop 5 things to feel thankful for with better hearing
/Whether it’s asking for what we need from the grocer, sharing a recipe idea over the phone, resolving a disagreement with our spouse over watching “the big game” during dinner, or intently listening to a Bluey recap from our tiniest guest: improving our communication through hearing aids helps us continue to engage with others, express ourselves, and function in daily life.
Read MoreNew guidelines alert physicians of the importance of screening for hearing loss
/Whether we think we may have hearing loss (of any type) or even if we’re unsure, we should tell our physician. They can refer us to a licensed hearing care professional who will have the equipment and expertise to evaluate our hearing and counsel us through treatment options, if needed.
Read MoreVeteran’s Day spotlight on the most common health issues veterans face
/The prevalence of hearing loss among servicepeople is why treatment for hearing loss and tinnitus is available for veterans through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (often referred to as “VA”).
Read MoreFew report their tinnitus—learn why you should
/Whether the tinnitus feels like a minor distraction or an undermining condition, many people are overlooking treatment and going about their lives.
Read MoreBetter hearing is the best investment for spare FSA or HSA funds
/Hearing aids are an investment in your overall health and quality of life. They help to enhance your everyday by ensuring you don’t miss out on important moments, enabling you to remain social and active, helping you stay safe and alert, and bringing you the joy of hearing your favorite sounds, music, and people.
Read MoreNoise exposure at work is more common than you think
/Excessive noise can happen wherever we work. And it isn’t good for our hearing.
Read MoreTop 8 tips for protecting your hearing
/If the noise exposure is excessive, the hearing loss may be permanent and irreversible. Fortunately, protecting your hearing can help prevent the hearing loss from happening in the first place.
Read MoreBetter hearing can boost our brain power, study shows
/The researchers unsurprisingly concluded the study on an uplifting note, suggesting that early detection and management of hearing loss could help people live to a greater age without dementia.
Read MoreThe proven connection between hearing aids and reduced risk of falls
/After all, falls can occur with anyone, anywhere, and anytime in daily life. Fortunately, being proactive with our hearing health can help keep us safer while maintaining our autonomy.
Read MoreTop 5 traits of healthy aging—achievable through better hearing
/It’s a time when we celebrate the positive aspects of growing older. And believe it or not, there are lots—everything from gaining a greater acceptance of ourselves to acquiring wisdom from our life experiences.
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