Everyone experiences hearing loss in different ways. People may live with profound hearing loss, mild hearing loss, and hearing loss in one or both ears.

Congratulations on making an appointment with a hearing care provider! This is an important step in your hearing health journey – but fortunately an easy one. Did you know that most haircuts last longer than a hearing evaluation? It’s true!

Over the past decade or two, medical and technological advances have greatly helped us understand more about the nature of hearing loss and how to treat it. However, misconceptions and stigma around hearing loss and hearing devices persist, which could prevent you or your loved ones from getting the help you need.

The sounds of summer are here, and although they are quite welcome, they can also be quite LOUD. Think fireworks, outdoor concerts, cars and trucks, lawnmowers – everything the warm weather brings. When you’re ready to get out and enjoy the weather this season, remember to hydrate, bring sunscreen, and protect your hearing health! Summer sounds that put you at risk for hearing loss include:

Did you know that many people don’t even realize they are having issues with their hearing until a loved one points it out? Or that you don’t have to live with things you’ve simply become used to, like ringing in your ears, or avoiding parties because you can’t keep up with conversations? A hearing care professional or audiologist can help.

Hearing aids and good hearing health are for everyone. But it's understandable to have some concerns about your hearing devices when working out or rushing about in your daily life.

When you get into a good habit of wearing your hearing aids, you might start noticing things. New sounds. Cool sensations. Interesting emotions. And…earwax?

Now that you’re well underway with your hearing aids, are you ready to get connected?

Hearing aids are one of the best investments you can make to improve your quality of life. As you may have already experienced, they don’t just allow you to hear better; they let you fully participate in life. Take good care of your hearing aids, and they’ll take good care of you for years.

Getting hearing aids for the first time, requires a little bit of patience while your ears and brain adjust to the new sounds.

Understand how a DNN in your hearing aid can help you hear.