Does it seem like your hearing aid batteries die way too fast? Here are some unexpected reasons that might happen. So how long should the charge on my hearing aid battery go? From 3 to 7 days is the standard time-frame for charge to last. That range is rather wide. So wide, in fact, that […]
In conversation with friends, you like to be polite. At work, you want to look involved, even enthralled with what your manager/colleagues/clients are talking about. With family, you might find it easier to just tune out the conversation and ask the person next to you to repeat what you missed, just a little louder, please. […]
You’re having a Zoom call with your granddaughter and you’ve been waiting for it all week! You’ll have a blast and get caught up with your cherished family members. But when you log in you realize, to your sadness and disappointment, that you can’t hear very well. You’re wearing your hearing aids but things still […]
Crackling in your ear? A condition known as tinnitus can cause you to hear buzzing, crackling, whooshing, or other noises in your ears. Here’s what you need to know. Do you hear phantom noises such as thumping, buzzing, or ringing in your ears? If this is occurring with hearing aids, it could mean you need […]
As we age we start to have difficulty hearing clearly and we normally just accept it as a normal part of growing older. Maybe we need to ask people to speak up or repeat themselves when they talk. Perhaps the volume on our TV keeps getting louder. We might even discover that we’re becoming forgetful. […]
You totally forgot your hearing exam tomorrow, but that’s not really surprising, you’ve been really busy. Luckily, you just received that reminder text from us, and you still have a few hours to get ready. So… what should you do? You won’t need to stay up all night cramming for a hearing test like you […]
You’ve got an active summer planned. Some beach time and lots of swimming for sure. You’ll do some regular running and then maybe take in a baseball game or two before going home and grilling up some tasty dinner. Your schedule is going to be quite full. So it’s essential that your hearing aids are […]
Keep your eyes on the road. While this might be sound advice, what about your other senses? As an example, think about the amount of work your ears are doing while driving. You’re using your ears to connect with other individuals in your vehicle, call your attention to important info appearing on your dashboard, and […]
When is it time to get a hearing exam? You need a hearing test if you have any of these four signs. I guess my TV is frequently turned up to the point where my kids recently complained. Do you know what I said to them? I said, “What”? It was a joke. I thought […]
The ringing in your ear keeps getting worse. It started off quietly enough, one of those “is it really there” sort of situations. But you’ve observed how loud and persistent the tinnitus sounds have become after a full day on the job at a construction site. These sounds can take many forms, such as ringing, […]
