HEARING TIPS

Do you have a parent, spouse or other loved one who seems increasingly more anxious, agitated or depressed? If so, it could be a sign of hearing loss. Multiple studies have found a link between hearing loss and mental health issues in older adults: A 2019 study found...

As we age, our bodies change (hello, creaky joints), and our brains do, too. Periodically forgetting recent events like where you put your keys is normal, but consistently having trouble completing tasks on your own or not being able to recall the names of items isn’t...

You’re watching the latest episode of your favorite TV show, wrapped up in the story and hanging on each actor’s every word. Suddenly, you can’t make out a sentence, blurt out, “What did she say?” and completely lose the plot. Struggling to hear your TV is a telltale...

If you or someone you know has gone through menopause, you may have used hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to help relieve your symptoms. But in the process, HRT may have also impacted your hearing. What the Evidence Found HRT was initially thought to offer a...

Our audiologist, Dr. Kristen Weinbaum, is no stranger to hearing loss. Having lived with the condition since the age of five, she always wanted to help improve the lives of others through better hearing strategies. That’s why Dr. Weinbaum created the Gift of Hearing...

No product lasts forever, including your hearing aids. Most will function well for three to seven years, so you’ll likely need to replace them every five years on average. Wondering why they have such a short lifespan? Several factors cause hearing aids to age...

Here comes the holiday season, along with all the fun of reconnecting with your family and friends at special get- togethers. But if you have hearing loss, participating in conversations at noisy events can pose a challenge—even when wearing your hearing aids....

Share your story for a chance to win free hearing aids Our audiologist, Dr. Kristen Weinbaum, is no stranger to hearing loss. Having lived with the condition since the age of five, she always wanted to help improve the lives of others through better hearing...

It can be easy to think that hearing loss is no big deal and just a minor annoyance. But did you know that untreated hearing loss can increase your risk for a whole host of mental, physical and emotional health conditions, including cognitive decline? Fortunately,...

Teens and young adults should think twice about cranking up the volume on their devices or attending loud concerts. A recent study published in BMJ Global Health revealed that up to 1.35 billion people ages 12–34 worldwide could be at risk for noise-induced hearing...