Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or packing for your dream vacation, traveling with hearing aids doesn’t have to be a hassle.

If you’re like most Americans, you get routine checkups every year. You get a physical, your teeth cleaned, and your eyes tested. But do you remember to get your hearing checked?

If you have children, you know they’re at their best when they’re engaged with the world and the people around them. But when your child has hearing loss, they may not be able to communicate and interact with classmates and teachers as much as they’d like which can lead to frustration and challenges at school.

Today’s hearing aids and devices offer a wide variety of styles, models, and options. One hearing aid option you may not know about, however, is the telecoil system.

If you’re a regular hearing aid user, or just getting your devices for the first time, you may be familiar with the term “hearing aid dome,” which is an important part of your device. Let’s get to know your hearing aid domes – what they’re used for, the different types, how they should fit, and how you can replace them when needed.

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.