Spring on the hearing aid maintenance tips Let's face it, allergy season is too hard on too many of our senses – and in a season budding with sensory experiences, hearing aid maintenance will be the only spring cleaning that promises to keep at least one of our...
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Grow old with your hearing: turn the soil to manage presbycusis hearing loss
Dig space for presbycusis hearing loss Between our ears' unique folds and layers, their frequently used foundation for accessorization and the way they bear the weight of time, addressing age-related/presbycusis hearing loss can feel like gardening a flowerbed. We can...
Reprogram care into telehealthcare: Adapt to the changing landscape of hearing healthcare
Untangle the hearing (tele)healthcare wires to avoid a short circuit As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of hearing healthcare, the ability to conduct remote consultations, offer virtual support, and even fine-tune hearing aids from a distance has transformed...
Hearing aids and music: How to head bang with hearing loss in the wonderland of music appreciation
You can’t stop the beat with hearing aids and music Turning up the volume on the best-kept secret of retired ravers, hearing aids and music unite to offer a visceral experience and raise it to a real-life, built-in personal concert. Music is a universal language that...
Accelerating hearing health awareness: Strategies for Hearing Instrument Practitioners to drive community outreach and education
Strap in to drive hearing health awareness Like the GPS of good hearing, Hearing Instrument Practitioners (HIPs) are responsible for guiding people through the winding roads of auditory well-being to grow hearing health awareness. Shifting into gear to match the...
‘Ears to adventure: Tips for a Kodak moment while travelling with hearing loss
Travel internally to travel the world with hearing loss Every great adventure demands a main character moment, and who better to cosplay when travelling with hearing loss than an over-achieving valedictorian candidate? The road may be windy and a little over-run with...
Community resources and networks: A full send on the support systems available for individuals with hearing loss
Don’t move the mountain – build out the trail Food, water and shelter may keep us alive, but to truly live, we push forward on the simple and sustainable resource of mutual understanding and community. With this in mind, individuals with hearing loss embark on a...
Brew the benefits of customized hearing solutions: Individualizing care for every patient
Order up for customized hearing care With a comparable degree of hair-splitting importance to seeing your personal needs met in your morning coffee order from your go-to barista, customized hearing solutions have profound power in elevating a patient's treatment plan...
Healthy hearing’s understated understudy: How assistive listening devices enhance the hearing experience
Break a leg – not the soundtrack When your ears go on strike, the script flatlines, and the curtain between you and the world protests opening, Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) say the show must go on! Just like a well-directed movie relies on the seamless...
Satisfaction guaranteed: Strategies for successful hearing aid fittings
Step to the beat of this smooth operation If you're a Hearing Instrument Specialist, you're no stranger to the magic of transforming someone's world through better hearing. But, like any fine-tuned performance, it requires a blend of expertise, precision, and a dash...
Learn the ropes to tackle the tropes of hearing loss: A guide on how to advocate for yourself as a person with hearing loss
G(ear) up for change! With the impact and presence of a professional ninja, hearing loss is an invisible challenge that millions worldwide are quietly battling. Whether you joined the club fashionably late or are a lifelong cardholder, we're here to tell you that...
The calm before the storm: Exploring the link between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline
O captain! My captain! Rise up and hear the bells Think of life as a row boat with our senses as the oarsmen moving our experiences forward. Between patients and health practitioners, it is our duty to fulfill the role of the coxswain by monitoring the team's...
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