Hearing Tips

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Get More Life Out of Your Hearing Aid Batteries With These 6 Tips

Batteries are the one component of hearing aids that can become really costly. The expense of replacing hearing aid batteries is one of the biggest economic challenges that a consumer faces when purchasing hearing aids. Even worse, hearing aid batteries always seem to quit when you need them most. This is a real issue, even

August 15, 2024
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When My Ear Infection Clears, Will My Hearing Come Back?

The medical name for what most people call an ear infection is otitis media. Ear infections are most prominent after a sinus infection or a cold, and though they’re fairly common in babies and young kids, adults can be impacted as well. An ear infection can even be caused by an infected tooth. A prominent

August 15, 2024
Hard of hearing woman trying to talk with daughter in the park.

Disregarding Hearing Loss Has Negative Consequences

Unfortunately, as we get older, we often experience hearing loss. Even though about 20 percent of the world’s population experiences hearing loss, it’s often disregarded as a normal part of aging. However, if you disregard hearing loss, it can have a negative impact on your overall health and well-being that goes beyond difficulty hearing. So

August 14, 2024
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When Should I Upgrade to Newer Hearing Aids?

Obviously, it’s time for a hearing aid upgrade if you’re still using one of those antiquated ear trumpets. But how will you know it’s time to upgrade when you’re using older conventional hearing aids? The hearing aids you got a decade ago seem to still be getting the job done, after all. It’s likely that,

August 13, 2024

Could Hearing Loss Affect Your Longevity?

Does hearing loss can impact your lifespan? New research suggests a strong link between hearing aid use and decreased mortality in patients with hearing loss.

July 24, 2024