Category: Hearing Loss

An estimated 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from hearing aids.[1] That’s 28.8 million people who can enjoy clearer sound, easier connection and better background awareness. Learning to use your hearing aids effectively in noisy environments is crucial to enjoying the many benefits they offer. Let’s look at three ways you can leverage your devices…

Listening for the low hiss of a Turkey Vulture in Sandy Bottom Nature Park or the whistling “see-you, see-yeeeer” call of an Eastern Meadowlark in Fort Monroe is one of the best ways to find and identify these and other local birds. Unfortunately, for people with hearing loss, those birds’ calls can feel harder to…

Virginia is awash with historic walking tours, from journeys around Jamestown to historic Williamsburg. If you have hearing loss, walking tours can feel a little intimidating. The combination of large groups, background noise and a tour guide facing away from you can make it catch all the nifty facts.   If you’re among the more…

When spring comes around, many of us feel inspired to open the windows, clear out closets and tackle long-overdue chores. We tend to focus on our houses during a spring cleaning, you might even head to Less Than to restock your cleaning supplies, but we also need to remember our hearing aids. If you’re one…

Many remember taking a hearing test in their school’s gym or auditorium. Unfortunately, for many adults, that grade school test was the last time they had their hearing checked. As we get older, our risk of hearing loss increases. The condition affects approximately one in three people in the U.S. aged 65 to 74, and…

Hearing loss is increasingly widespread. Despite how common the condition is, many people are hesitant to accept that they have hearing loss and often even more reluctant to believe that they’re hearing is bad enough to require treatment. When someone is struggling to accept their hearing loss, it’s often the people closest to them who…

Communication is the bedrock of a strong, healthy relationship. If you’re among the more than 10% of people in the United States with hearing loss, you may have dealt with difficult communication in the past. This Valentine’s Day, take a look at our list of tips to establish healthy communication with your significant other. 1….

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…