Why You Should Schedule a Hearing Test This Year
With the New Year in full swing, many people are taking a little extra time to consider how they can improve their health and wellness. One thing that often gets left out of the discussion, but is incredibly important, is hearing testing. Why Are Hearing Tests Important? Although some hearing loss can spring on you…
Five Everyday Sounds That Could Cause Hearing Loss
Hearing loss doesn’t always come after a big, booming bang. Sometimes, it comes from everyday sounds that you didn’t realize were damaging. Let’s look at five sounds you may encounter that put your hearing at risk. Your Toolbox Construction workers wear OSHA-mandated earmuffs or earplugs to protect their hearing at work. Even though your home…
How Hearing Aids Strengthen Relationships
Untreated hearing loss takes its toll on our ability to communicate. And how we communicate affects how easily we build strong relationships. Let’s look at three ways hearing aids can help strengthen relationships for the 15% of U.S. adults with hearing loss. Increasing Your Social Confidence It can be hard to struggle with something that…
Treat Yourself To Hearing Protection This Year
Holiday shopping has a way of filling every spare moment. Between brainstorming thoughtful ideas and checking lists twice, it’s easy to focus entirely on everyone else. But the season of giving is also a great reminder to invest in yourself, especially when it comes to protecting something as valuable as your hearing. Two smart, ear-friendly…
Tips and Tricks for Shopping With Hearing Loss
Whether you love to shop or think of it more as a chore, it’s something we all have to do. If you’re among the 20% of people with hearing loss, you might find shopping, especially during busy holiday months, a little more taxing. The sounds of fellow shoppers, cash registers, music through the speakerphones and…
Fall Noises You Might Overlook and How To Protect Your Ears Against Them
Each season has its own unique noises. Winter has holiday parties, spring has pouring rain, summer has outdoor costumes and fall has leaf blowers, football games and holiday parties. When the season changes, it’s crucial to remain aware of these sounds and take action to protect your ears when they reach unsafe levels. Let’s take…
Halloween Tips for Families With Hearing Loss
Halloween is almost here, and that means you’re getting all your costumes in order, buying bags of candy and maybe planning your trick-or-treating routes. If one or more of the children in your family has hearing loss, you also need to think about how to accommodate them during the festivities. Let’s take a look at…
Do I Need Hearing Aids for Mild Hearing Loss?
Many people avoid going to the doctor, especially if they believe their conditions or symptoms are mild. One area where we see this avoidance in full force is hearing loss treatment. A 2018 study on early hearing loss intervention in adults found that only about 20% of people with inner ear (permanent) hearing loss seek…
Five Signs It’s Time for a Hearing Test
Hearing loss affects more than 10% of the United States population. Despite its prevalence, many people don’t notice their hearing loss, or they assume it’s not advanced enough to require treatment. While that belief is common, it’s not accurate. Even mild hearing loss can make communication difficult, impact your social life and cause trouble at…
Protecting Your Hearing at Fall Concerts and Festivals
Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop having fun. Rhythms on the Riverwalk, Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream® and the Pancake Festival are just a few of the exciting things happening around Williamsburg this fall. As you’re filling your calendar with days of festive fun, don’t forget to add one more thing:…