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…
Hearing Aids and Holidays: How Better Hearing Reduces Stress at Family Gatherings
Hearing aids are small but technologically brilliant devices that collect and amplify speech while reducing irrelevant background noise. They help you keep up at work, stay alert during traffic and speak with the cashier at Food Lion. The everyday clearer communication they offer is dazzling, but every once in a while, your hearing aids like…
Finding Calm When Holiday Stress Affects Your Tinnitus
The Busch Gardens Christmas Town light show is finally up, and that means the holidays are here. Before you start checking off the items on your holiday to-do list, consider adding one more thing: stress relief. Stress has a way of sneaking in during the holidays, whether from hectic Thanksgiving grocery shopping or a few…
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…
Today’s Hearing Aids: Sleek, Smart and Simple To Use
Many know that frustrating experience of getting a new phone or laptop and struggling to figure out how to use it. If you’re among that group, you might even avoid getting new electronics altogether. While that avoidance is natural, it’s essential to push past it when hearing aids are concerned. Today’s new hearing aids are…
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:…
What To Know About In-School Hearing Screenings
Hearing plays a vital role in a child’s development, from learning in the classroom to building friendships on the playground. In-school hearing screenings, mandated in Virginia, are a great way to identify potential hearing problems before they interfere with a child’s academic success and social confidence. Here’s what to expect if your child participates in…