Hearing aids are truly a dependable feat of engineering. They are used daily, exposed to the elements and often house a tiny computer. They take a beating and keep on going, helping us to expand our quality of life and continue to find comfort and joy in our close relationships. But they’re also an investment and another item to care for. Because we know you …

While the signing into law of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990 marks an important landmark in the expansion of rights for disabled people, the road to that moment began decades prior. Thousands of activists contributed to its passing into legislation through their hard work, determination, and vision.  We are now witnessing an aged ADA. Many millennials and all of Gen Z have …

Have you been having trouble with background noise? To drown out the noises on your commute to work or during your everyday activities, you may be turning up the volume on your headphones or earbuds a bit higher each day. Using music to drown out background noise is harmful to your hearing health, and turning up the volume too much can cause hearing loss. Active …

When you think about cleaning your ears, one common tool might come to mind: a cotton swab. This probe seems to be perfectly suited to the shape and size of the ear canal, and indeed many people insert a cotton swab into the ear with the intention of cleaning out earwax. Despite this common lore, this tool is the cause of more harm than good.  …

Virtual communication has been becoming more and more popular over the years. The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 increased the use of virtual technology, making it into a standard of many workplaces, educational environments and even family gatherings. The beauty of normalizing these tools is that it makes meetings more accessible to people regardless of location. For those with limited mobility It has …

Do you ever find yourself settling down after a long and busy day only to hear a ringing in your ears when it’s finally time to rest? This is tinnitus and can often sound like a ring, buzz, woosh or hum that seems to be coming from no external source. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, tinnitus affects an estimated 32 percent of …

Approximately 50 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss. Whether you or a loved one has some difficulty hearing, you’ve probably noticed that the TV volume has been creeping louder and louder. After all, the speakers are on the other side of the room, and even mild hearing loss can make it extremely difficult to hear the TV. On-screen conversations happen quickly, and background …

Hearing loss affects 48 million people in the US causing chronic depression, strains on relationships, self-isolation, cognitive decline and a heightened risk for accidents if left untreated. One demographic that is most affected by hearing loss are Veterans. A 2017 study found that there were 1.16 million compensation recipients for hearing loss and 1.79 million disability compensation recipients for tinnitus, a related condition of hearing …

One of the most common places people are exposed to loud noise is in their work environment. Noisy workplaces are a significant contributor to hearing loss, a medical condition that impacts nearly 1 in 5 people. Also referred to as occupational hearing loss, impaired hearing reduces a person’s ability to absorb and process sound which produces a range of symptoms that can really disrupt daily …

If you hear a ringing or buzzing sound in your ears, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans experience tinnitus in one or both ears. Tinnitus is closely linked to anxiety, and can also cause sleep issues. Here’s more information about tinnitus, how it is linked to anxiety and sleep disturbances, and what you can do about it. What is Tinnitus? According to the American Tinnitus …