Insomnia Can Affect Your Hearing
Conservative estimates indicate that between 10% and 30% of Americans live with chronic insomnia, yet some studies reveal the number could be as much as to 50-60%. No matter what data you look at, it’s clear that insomnia is a pervasive problem, likely exacerbated by the pandemic. It’s important to treat your insomnia right away…
What Causes Sudden Deafness?
Sudden deafness, known medically as sudden sensorineural hearing loss or SSHL, is an unexplained episode of rapid hearing loss, typically only affecting one ear. There are a number of potential causes for this condition, and it may be a sign of a medical emergency, meaning you need to seek medical attention immediately. Understanding the signs…
How Social Distancing Affects People with Hearing Loss
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a tough time for everyone across the globe. From anxiety about getting sick to missing loved ones due to quarantine, it seems everyone has been affected. People with hearing loss may be especially feeling the effects of loneliness and isolation caused by social distancing guidelines. Hearing Loss, Loneliness & Social…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that easily leaves one feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to meet your local audiologist to learn about life-changing options that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at , can diagnose hearing…
When Should You Have Your Hearing Tested?
Forty-eight million Americans have hearing loss, but despite its prevalence, there is still a lot of stigma around the condition that prevents people from seeking help. In fact, the average person waits seven years to seek help for their hearing loss. There’s no straight-forward answer for when you should have your hearing tested, but we’ve…
ReSound
ReSound was the first to offer Wide Dynamic Range Compression and Digital Feedback Suppression, innovations in sound processing that have led to reduced distortion and better sound quality. Founded in 1943, this Danish manufacture has employees worldwide and its products are available in more than 80 countries. Superior Sound ReSound hearing aids offer superior sound quality…
Signia
Siemens has been manufacturing hearing aids with a focus on research and development backed by quality German engineering since 1913. In 2015, Signia was launched as a more forward thinking and customer centered brand. Natural Hearing Experience New hearing aid technology Signia Nx delivers the most natural hearing experience and outstanding speech quality. Direct Streaming…
Phonak
Phonak is has been passionate about creating hearing solutions since 1947 that change people’s lives, enabling them to thrive socially and emotionally. Founded in Zurich, Switzerland, the company is a pioneer in hearing loss solutions. They developed the first hearing aid to take advantage of Bluetooth® technology in 2003 and the first extended-wear hearing aid (Lyric)…
Oticon
Oticon has been putting people first since 1904. Hear Smarter. Live Better. What sets Oticon’s hearing devices apart is their BrainHearing™ technology, which allows users to hear better with less effort. Brain-focused hearing devices are able preserve natural noise quality in speech recognition, which result in improved user satisfaction. A New Kind of Hearing Instrument The…
Widex
Widex is a family owned company and have been creating and improving hearing technologies since 1956. They created the world’s first digital in-the-ear hearing aid and remain on the forefront of hearing aid technology today. Widex Hearing Aid Models Widex hearing aids go beyond sounding spectacular; they look spectacular, too. They are designed to combine technology with…