Do your hearing aid batteries seem to die faster than they ought to? Here are a few surprising reasons that may happen. So how far should the charge on my hearing aid battery go? From 3 to 7 days is the typical period of time for charge to last. That range is rather wide. But […]
You want to be courteous when you are talking with friends. You want your customers, co-workers, and manager to recognize that you’re fully involved when you’re at work. With family, you might find it less difficult to simply tune out the conversation and ask the person next to you to repeat what you missed, just […]
You’re having a Zoom call with your granddaughter and you’ve been looking forward to it all week! You’ll have a blast and get caught up with your beloved family members. But when you get online you notice, to your sadness and frustration, that you can’t hear properly. You’re wearing your hearing aids but you still […]
Crackling in your ear? Buzzing, crackling, “static”, or whooshing noises in your ear can all be symptoms of a condition known as tinnitus. Here’s what you need to know. Ever hear crackling, buzzing, or thumping noises that seem to come from nowhere? If this is occurring with hearing aids, it may mean you need to […]
As we get older we begin to have trouble hearing clearly and we normally just accept it as a normal part of aging. Perhaps we need to ask people to speak up or repeat themselves when they talk. Maybe the volume on our TV keeps going up. We might even discover that we’re becoming forgetful. […]
You’re a fairly busy person, so it’s reasonable that you completely forgot about the hearing test you have scheduled for tomorrow. Fortunately, you just received that reminder text from us, and you still have a few hours to prepare. So what should I do to get ready? Hearing tests aren’t like those days in college […]
You’re planning a really active summer. Some beach time and lots of swimming for sure. You’ll do some regular running and then maybe attend a baseball game or two before heading home to up some delicious dinner. You’re going to be busy! So it’s essential that your hearing aids are prepared. Each of these activities […]
Keep your eyes on the road. Naturally, it’s good advice, but it doesn’t speak to your other senses. Your ears, for instance, are doing tons of work while you’re driving, helping you keep track of other vehicles, calling your attention to information on your dashboard, and keeping you connected with the other passengers in your […]
When should you have your hearing tested? You need a hearing test if you have any of these four signs. The other day, my kids complained about how loud my television was. And guess what I said. I said, “What”? It was a joke. I thought it was amusing. But, in some ways, it was […]
The buzzing in your ear keeps getting worse. At first, you could barely hear it. But after spending all day at the construction site (for work), you’ve noticed just how loud (and how persistent) that buzzing has become. These sounds can take many forms, such as ringing, buzzing, or any number of sounds. You don’t […]
