Exploring the connection between hearing loss and balance
/Treating our hearing loss is an important step to take for maintaining our safety, independence, and overall quality of life
Read MoreSix 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Read MoreWhy hearing aid stigma is unmerited according to Huey Lewis, Daymond John
/"They’re not just about hearing—they’re about staying connected to your family, your friends, and your entire world. With my Starkey's, I’m fully immersed in every conversation and opportunity.”
Read MoreTop 5 do’s and don’ts of hearing aid care
/Hearing aids are one of the best investments you can make in maintaining a healthy, active, and joyful life through better hearing. But like with any technology—particularly the digital kind—you want to take care of them so they continue to give you optimal performance and all the benefits that go with your best listening experiences.
Read MoreHearing loss likelihood increases after age 70—as do health risks
/A hearing evaluation is easy and pain-free: Your provider will test your hearing, and if it turns out you do have hearing loss, they’ll walk you through your options and help you find the best solution for your needs.
Read MoreLet the games—and hearing protection—begin
/Some will watch from the comfort of their living rooms. Others may join like-minded folks at a sports bar or pub. And a very lucky bunch will be applauding from the stands of Paris, itself.
Read MorePeople are waiting to treat hearing loss—learn why you shouldn’t
/On average, hearing aid users wait 10 years before getting help for hearing loss.
Read MoreNoise-induced hearing loss increasingly affecting U.S. workers
/Excessive noise exposure can cause permanent and irreversible hearing loss. Fortunately, protecting your hearing can help prevent hearing damage from occurring in the first place, which we’ll discuss momentarily.
Read MoreWhat to do if you think you have hearing loss
/Most people who have hearing loss aren’t born with it. Instead, hearing loss creeps up on us over time, usually caused by exposure to loud noises, aging, or some combination of the two.
Read MoreHearing aids 101: Your guide to styles, power, connections
/Thanks to today’s innovations, you have many hearing aid options to choose from to suit your hearing loss, ear anatomy, lifestyle, budget, and cosmetic appeal.
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