Patient Resources
How Hearing Care Can Change Your Life for the Better
As you stand at the start of your hearing health journey, it’s natural to feel uncertain of where your journey will take you. However, Julianne’s inspiring story illustrates the profound positive impact that clearer hearing can have on your quality of life, as well as...
Hearing Aids vs. Hearing Care: What You’re Really Paying For
When you purchase a hearing aid, it's easy to think you're simply buying a piece of hardware that will “fix” your hearing challenges. Simple, right? This misconception can lead you to make decisions purely based on the financial investment rather than the value of...
Is Your Hearing Aid Summer-Ready? Why a Seasonal Tune-Up Matters
Summer is a time of joy, filled with outdoor adventures, travel plans, and social gatherings. However, while you're having fun, your hearing aids might be facing challenges due to exposure to heat, sweat, humidity, and dust. Because these elements can significantly...
Living With Presbycusis: What Is Age-Related Hearing Loss?
Experiencing hearing loss as you age can be an unsettling part of life. Presbycusis, commonly known as age-related hearing loss, affects many individuals, gradually diminishing their ability to engage fully with the sounds around them. Presbycusis is more than just a...
The Top 6 Signs of Hearing Loss You Shouldn’t Ignore
Hearing loss is a condition that often creeps up unnoticed until it significantly affects daily life in ways you might not expect. It’s not just about struggling to catch words or asking people to repeat themselves – subtle signs can show hearing loss is beginning to...
How to Choose the Right Hearing Clinic: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Book
Navigating the world of hearing clinics can be daunting, especially when you're looking for a place that prioritizes your health and well-being. Asking the right questions can lead you to a clinic that not only meets but exceeds your expectations.1. Are the...
Medications That Can Affect Your Balance
Medication can be lifesaving, especially when you’re recovering from a surgery or a particularly bad illness, but some medications can also increase your risk of harmful falls, which accounts for a large number of hospitalizations for older adults each year. These...
Best Communication Techniques for Dementia Patients
When communicating with someone who has dementia, the interaction can often feel nerve-wracking; their ability to understand and express themselves may change from day to day or even hour to hour. As a caregiver, it’s crucial to approach these conversations with...
Jabra Enhance Plus OTC Hearing Aid Discontinued: What Are Your Options?
Effective October 1, 2024, Jabra has discontinued their Jabra Enhance Plus over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid, and the model will no longer be available for purchase, according to an announcement from ReSound. Citing risks of competition and the “premium”...
Dietary Choices & Brain Health: How to Feed Your Brain
New research from the UK Biobank and the University of Warwick has highlighted the link between your brain health and the food you eat – and that the diet you keep makes a big difference to your mental health. A large sample of 181,990 participants was analyzed for a...