Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Wear Your Hearing Aids While You Sleep
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “About 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids,” and it’s easy to see why! Hearing aids give you the freedom and confidence to navigate your daily life, from running errands in downtown Ruston to enjoying a latte out with friends at Seventh…
What To Expect During a Hearing Aid Fitting
A 2022 study reports, “Data from the MarkeTrak 2022 survey indicate most hearing aid owners report regular quality-of-life benefits from hearing aids, even more than in previous surveys.” If you are considering investing in hearing aids, you may be wondering what the whole process entails. In this post, we review what to expect during a…
Is a Rechargeable Hearing Aid Right for Me?
The hearing aids of today are nothing like the ones your parents or grandparents wore. Rather than having to replace batteries every few days or weeks, many modern devices have built-in rechargeable batteries. In fact, according to one source, “52% of people surveyed in 2022 had a rechargeable hearing aid.” In order to know if…
How to Recycle Used Hearing Aid Batteries
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “In 2019, 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid.” If you use a hearing aid that takes disposable batteries, as most do, it’s important to know what to do with the used ones. We review how to recycle used hearing aid batteries…
What Is Digital Noise Reduction In Hearing Aids?
Navigating a busy sidewalk or trying to ignore the background noise and understand what your friend is saying when you’re out at a packed restaurant like Beau Vines Steakhouse can quite difficult if you have hearing loss, even with hearing aids. Thankfully, digital noise reduction (DNR) technology can make it easier. Explaining Digital Noise Reduction…
What New Technology Do the Latest Hearing Aids Offer?
It’s not uncommon for people to have an outdated idea of what hearing aids can do. The truth is, that hearing aid technology has continued to evolve and improve throughout the years, providing greater benefits to those with hearing loss. Four Helpful Hearing Aid Features Directional microphones amplify sounds coming from the front of the…
Understanding the Different Types of Hearing Aids
If you suspect you have hearing loss and have scheduled an appointment with an audiologist, you may be wondering what type of hearing aid you may be fit with that will help you hear better at Utility Brewing Company during the Ruston Farmers Market. According to an article published in the National Library of Medicine,…
Daily Hearing Aid Care Tips
Hearing loss is a common chronic condition. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), “one in eight people in the United States (13 percent, or 30 million) aged 12 years or older has hearing loss in both ears, based on standard hearing examinations.” Hearing aids are the most common treatment…
Consider These Hearing Friendly Gifts This Holiday Season
When it comes to noise, some gifts are better than others. Hearing loss affects millions of people in the U.S., which is why it’s essential to take the hearing health of your friends and family into account when you shop for presents this holiday season. A recent CDC analysis shows that one in five adults…
