Ear wax… everyone get it. Some may be very very little. Other people will have tons! Do you have earwax? What do you do with it? Have you noticed that since you started wearing hearing aids in your ears all day long that you seem to be building up more ear wax? We all have it. Some people produce more ear wax than others. In comparison, 1 in 10 children, 1 in 20 adults, and ...
Who knew hearing aids had the power to change the world? Today’s fact underscores the vital role hearing aids can play in the prevention of dementia. According to the renowned Lancet Commission on Dementia, Prevention, Intervention and Care, dementia has become “the greatest global challenge for health and social care in the 21st century”. But by simply choosing to look after our hearing health, we can collectively make a difference in the fight against ...
We all have those friends… the one who deliver us to the truth…or at least they try to! lol!! You know…the ones that harp on us. Notice it gets worse as we get older? I think it is because as we get older we lose all “filters”. Do you have friends that SUGGEST that you should get your hearing tested? Why do you think that might be? Perhaps you are missing more of ...
When you think about noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), it’s natural to immediately associate the condition with exposure to loud events or activities like concerts, fireworks, and hunting. However, today’s fact is an important reminder of how prominent the risk of NIHL can be in our daily lives—and that includes where you work. 1 in 4 workers exposed to occupational noise have hearing difficulty: Let’s explore the research behind this fact and ...
Do your hearing aids use batteries or are they rechargeable? Recently, a new law went into effect. “Reese’s Law” changed how cell or button type batteries must be packaged. To break it down… any type of button battery must require the use of “tools” or scissors to open the battery. No longer can you open up a little tab of cardboard on the back of the battery pack…spin the dial and drop a ...
