Now Hear This: Over-the-Counter Hearing Devices Are Here!
Picture being able to toss a pair of hearing aids in your shopping cart alongside a dozen eggs, a carton of milk, and a loaf of bread. It’s true: over-the-counter hearing devices are now available from a variety of national retailers! This is good news for folks who have faced red tape and expensive prices […]
Questions to Aid in Your Search for a Hearing Aid
A hearing aid is not an everyday, run down to the store and pick out kind of purchase. Today’s hearing aids are highly advanced technologically and have the price tag to prove it! If you are in the market for a hearing aid, ask yourself and the retailer the following questions: What features will be […]
Handy Devices for Those with Hearing Loss
Today’s hearing aids can usually compensate for the majority of hearing loss in individuals with decreased hearing. However, some hearing aid users continue to have difficulty understanding speech in noisy areas or may not be able to hear things like smoke alarms when they have their hearing aid out at night. For these instances, there […]
Make Yourself Heard: Communication Strategies for Someone with Decreased Hearing
While we know how difficult it can sometimes be to communicate with someone who is experiencing hearing loss, we tend to forget that it is equally difficult for the person with hearing loss to communicate with those who hear normally. Those of us who do not have hearing problems tend to speak faster, mumble or […]
Can You Hear Me Now? Communicating with Someone with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a common part of aging, and will likely affect your elderly friends and family members at some point. Communicating with someone who is experiencing hearing loss can be delicate, as you never want to offend the person. Here are a few tips to help you communicate better with seniors who are experiencing […]