You put your hearing aids on, start talking to someone and suddenly you hear a sharp whistling or squealing sound. From adjusting the volume and pushing the hearing aid back in again to taking it out and putting it back – you did everything, but the sound keeps coming back. Does this sound familiar? Well, […]
Sometimes, patience and awareness are needed when communicating with someone experiencing hearing loss. Adjustments in speaking and communication can help to make conversations easier, more comfortable and more meaningful.
Hearing is a crucial part of a child’s speech, language development, learning and social interaction. Sometimes hearing loss can occur over time and it is easily missed. Awareness of the early signs may assist parents to make a timely visit – to a professional hearing evaluation clinic.
Your voice can become strained when you talk for long periods, speak loudly, or use it heavily without any rest. Long conversations, loud speech, frequent throat clearing and talking over background noise – these habits can all increase vocal effort. That’s why taking care of your voice is important. Staying hydrated, resting between long conversations […]
People rarely skip vision or dental checkups, but hearing is often forgotten. And that’s how hearing loss can go unnoticed for years. It may start with missing a few words during conversations or turning up the TV volume. Since hearing loss develops gradually – these early changes are easy to miss. A routine hearing test […]
A modern hearing aid does far more than just boost volume or improve sound clarity. It keeps you connected to your workplace, family gatherings, and everyday conversations. However, it eventually wears out like any other device used daily. While most hearing devices perform reliably for years with proper care – their actual lifespan depends on […]