Hearing Blog

These are different times, with hurdles we have never met before. Who would have thought that it would be commonplace to wear a mask in public? While this and maintaining 6-foot distance to maintain social distance practices have become part of many everyday routines there are added challenges for people with hearing issues.  Challenges of Communicating with Masks: Obscured voice: Wearing masks can make people’s voices sound muffled. Mask can create a communication barrier, making...

Noise cancelling technology has become a common feature in various industries including headphones and hearing aids. Its radically enhanced listening experiences as we navigate daily life and the range of noise we are exposed to. Noise cancellation features protect hearing health by preventing people from increasing the volume on personal electronic devices (smartphone, speaker, laptop etc.). This is particularly useful for people who regularly commute, have noise sensitivities or some degree of hearing loss, work...

How to best clean your ears may seem obvious. Most people use a cotton swab but this is an ineffective way! Rather than removing earwax, using a cotton swab can push it further into your ear which can lead to health issues.  What is Earwax? Earwax, a waxy oil like substance, is organically produced by the body. It is a combination of the secretions by sweat glands and the dead skin cells, dirt, dust, hair...

Launched by Alzheimer’s Disease International, this month is dedicated to raising awareness and taking action. Alzheimer’s disease is the most severe form of dementia, impacting nearly 6 million people in the U.S. alone. Dementia refers to a group of chronic conditions that cause cognitive decline: memory, problem solving, thinking, concentrating etc.  There are different types of dementia but Alzheimer’s disease is the most common, accounting for 60-80% of all cases. The number of people impacted...