Do you hear a crackling noise? Buzzing, crackling, “static”, or whooshing noises in your ear can all be indications of a condition known as tinnitus. Here’s what you need to know. Do you hear phantom noises such as thumping, buzzing, or ringing in your ears? If you use hearing aids, it can mean that they […]
Hearing loss is generally accepted as simply another part of getting older: as we age, we start to hear things a little less clearly. Maybe we start turning up the volume on the TV or keep asking our grandkids to speak up when they’re talking to us, or perhaps we begin forgetting things? Loss of […]
You totally spaced your hearing exam tomorrow, but that’s not really unusual, you’ve been very busy. It’s a good thing we sent you a reminder text so you should have a few hours to prepare. So… what should you do? You won’t have to stay awake all night preparing for a hearing test like you […]
You’re planning a really active summer. Plenty of beach time and lots of swimming no doubt. You’ll take in some live entertainment, you’ll get plenty of exercise jogging or maybe playing some tennis, then it’s time to get to the grill. You’re going to be busy! So it’s important that your hearing aids are prepared. […]
Keep your eyes on the road. Naturally, it’s good advice, but it doesn’t speak to your other senses. As an example, think about how much work your ears are doing while driving. You’re using your ears to engage with other individuals in your vehicle, call your attention to important information coming up on your dashboard, […]
When should you get a hearing test? You need a hearing test if you have any of these four warning signs. Recently, my kids complained about how loud my TV was. And guess what I said. I said, “What”? It was a joke. I thought it was funny. But it also wasn’t. I have needed […]
You have a buzzing in your ears and it’s not improving, if anything it’s getting worse. At first, you could hardly notice it. But you’ve noticed how loud and persistent the tinnitus sounds have become after an entire day on the job at a construction site. Sometimes, it sounds like ringing or other noises. You […]
Your last family dinner was disheartening. Not because of any intra-family episode (though there’s always some of that). No, the source of the stress was simple: it was loud, and you couldn’t hear a thing. So you didn’t get the chance to ask about Dave’s new kitten or Sally’s new job. It was difficult. For […]
You’ve been waiting for this day for a long time. You got your new hearing aids. You’re so thrilled to be able to dive into your social life again. No more bad transitions or confused conversations. But your hearing aids just don’t seem quite right. That’s because it’ll likely take you a while to adjust […]
You love swimming and are all about going into the water. When you were younger, everyone said you were part fish because you liked to swim so much the pool was your second home. The water seems a bit…louder… than normal today. And that’s when you notice you might have made a mistake: you wore […]
