Mar 15, 2024 | Associated Disorders
Tinnitus is a condition characterized by the perception of noise or ringing in the ears when no external sound is present. This perception of sound can manifest in various forms, such as ringing, buzzing, humming, hissing, or whistling. Tinnitus can occur in one or...
Feb 15, 2024 | Consumer Information
Every year on March 3rd, the world unites to celebrate World Hearing Day, a crucial platform to raise awareness about hearing loss and advocate for hearing care. In 2024, the theme, “Let’s make ear and hearing care a reality for all!” echoes the need to address the...
Nov 16, 2022 | Hearing Loss
“Happy Thanksgiving, Aunt Mary” shouted Mary’s niece Ellen. “It’s been so long since we’ve seen you.” Ellen was right, thought Mary. It had been too long. But, amid the chaos of the greeting, Mary remembered why she avoided time with family during the holidays. It was...
May 17, 2021 | Hearing Aids
Warmer weather is coming. Warmer weather also brings heat, humidity and air conditioning all of which can wreak havoc on hearing aids. Moisture collects in tubing; corrosion forms on contact points and ears may produce more wax. Moisture/Water Water is a serious...
Apr 15, 2021 | Hearing Aids
Recently, I had the unfortunate experience of trying to explain to a nice, but rather impatient person what was wrong with my computer over the phone. I’m sure my attempt to explain the problem did not help him to better understand the problem, frustrating both of...