How can I be sure I will hear well while in the hospital?
A hospital stay can be stressful enough without the added communication challenge of a hearing loss. Here are some tips to make the situation easier.
A hospital stay can be stressful enough without the added communication challenge of a hearing loss. Here are some tips to make the situation easier.
An audiologist is the best-trained professional to select, fit and customize the settings on the most appropriate hearing aids to provide you with optimal hearing and understanding.
Use common sense and cover your head when outside in rain or snow. And always remove them before bathing or swimming.
There are many options to help you hear better on the phone. Current hearing aids incorporate Bluetooth technology which streams the speaker’s voice directly from your smartphone into your hearing aids.
The goal of earplugs and earmuffs is not to eliminate the noise, but to reduce it to a safe level. When in doubt, err on the side of caution and use the hearing protection.
If you are getting new hearing aids to take advantage of new technology, keep your old hearing aids for back-up.
Although it is common for an individual’s hearing to worsen with age, the term “normal hearing for your age” is misleading, as it gives the impression that age-related hearing loss is expected and that it can’t be treated.
When you have hearing loss, your brain is not getting the right amount of stimulation in the speech processing center. You want to help your brain all the time, not just when other people are around.
Be prepared! The most basic tool in your toolbox is a pen and paper. We also cover other techniques and technologies.
Numerous research studies have shown a connection between hearing loss and other chronic health conditions, including Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Kidney Disease and Dementia.