Schedule Your Allergy Test This Spring
Allergy season is upon us; with it comes plenty of sneezing, coughing, hives and red, watery eyes for the 20% of U.S. people with allergic rhinitis.[1] If those allergy symptoms sound familiar to you, but you aren’t sure what’s causing them, it might be time to see an allergist. Let’s look at two types of…
Hearing Loss Among Millennials and Gen Z
Hearing loss can affect anyone at any age. In fact, younger generations—such as millennials, Gen Z, and Generation Alpha—appear to be experiencing hearing loss at higher rates than the generations that came before them. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about 12% of adults aged 18 to 39 report difficulty following…
Learn About Hearing Loss This Speech-Language-Hearing Month
National Speech-Language-Hearing Month is here again! This month, we would like to take a little time to raise awareness of hearing loss and its treatment options. Let’s take a close look at a few common questions about hearing loss and the devices we use to manage it. How Common is Hearing Loss? Hearing loss…
Three Ways Hearing Aids Improve Your Listening Experience in Noisy Environments
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…
How Hearing Aids Bring the Fun Back Into Birding
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…
How Modern Hearing Aids Restore Clarity Without Bulk
Technology moves fast, and hearing aids have evolved right along with it. Today’s models are remarkably advanced, leaving behind the bulky, uncomfortable designs of the past. In their place are sleek, discreet devices packed with powerful features that deliver a more natural listening experience than ever. Let’s look at a few features you can find…
How Can TV Benefit Your Hearing Aid Experience?
Everybody has their favorite TV shows or movies. You may steer towards a subtle drama or a whirlwind romance. Whichever genre you choose, you might find that watching a little TV when you first get your hearing aids helps you ease into the process. The Benefits of TV for New Hearing Aid Users In addition…
How To Accommodate Hearing Loss on a Walking Tour
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…
Freshen up Your Hearing Aids This Spring
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…
What To Expect During Your First Audiology Appointment
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…