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How to Change a Hearing Aid Battery Depending on your hearing aid style and how long you wear them — hearing aid batteries can last anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks. As a device owner, it is important to know how to change your batteries. Follow these simple steps to replace […]
ARTICLE BY: Lisa Thomas, Au.D., CCC-A
What do balloons and shotguns have in common? We know it sounds like a bad joke, but both can permanently damage your hearing. A study published by the Canadian Audiologist Journal found that the sound of a fully inflated balloon popping is louder than a shotgun going off next to someone’s ear. Amazingly enough, researchers found that […]
ARTICLE BY: Heather Vaught, Au.D.
Are NASCAR races loud enough that spectators should consider wearing headphones or earplugs? To put it simply: YES. Here’s a look at some of the numbers associated to how loud a day at the races can be. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), reports that a person can listen to a 90 decibel (dB) […]
ARTICLE BY: Erica Scudder, AuD
We know that maintaining a healthy weight is crucial to our overall health and wellbeing, but did you know that your weight also plays a key role in your hearing health? The body’s inner ear consists of both the hearing and balance organs. The balance organ has a complex system of fluid filled semi-circular canals […]
ARTICLE BY: Jessica Reitz, Au.D.
Hypersensitivity to sound is a rare condition that affects about one in every 50,000 people. This type of hearing sensitivity disorder can lead to fears of loud noises, avoidance of social situations and decreased tolerance for normal noises, like the running of a vacuum cleaner. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms and believe […]
ARTICLE BY: Megan Alston, Au.D.
Pediatric hearing loss can be scary for parents and children alike — but knowing the best course of action in the event of a failed hearing test can help. Many hearing problems can be managed or overcome, especially if they’re caught early. Getting a hearing test performed is the first step to helping your child either […]
ARTICLE BY: Alpaca Audiology
Every year, hearing aid manufacturers release new models. These products always have upgrades of some sort, including improvements to how well they perform in complex environments. The best hearing aids now have sophisticated features that can optimize noise minimization, so you can spend less energy fussing with your device’s settings and more time engaging with […]
ARTICLE BY: Alpaca Audiology
Affordability is a concern for many as they shop for hearing aids. The average age of first-time hearing aid users is 70 years old, a time when many individuals have transitioned to a fixed income during retirement. Even for users not on a fixed income, the cost of hearing aids can be prohibitive since these […]
ARTICLE BY: Alpaca Audiology
Hearing loss is one of the most common health issues in the U.S – close to 37.5 million adult Americans are currently experiencing some form of hearing loss. In terms of treatment, hearing aids are the ideal method. However, the cost of hearing aids can be an issue for some. Because of this, people often […]
ARTICLE BY: Alpaca Audiology
It is estimated that over 38 million people over the age of 12 in the United States have hearing loss in both their ears, according to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. That’s a significant number of Americans who could potentially benefit from hearing solutions. However, like many industries, the hearing aid industry […]
