Balance Exercises You Can Do at Home to Reduce Fall Risk
Exercise and physical activity are essential aspects of a healthy lifestyle, and this is especially true as we age and fall risk increases. More than 25% of adults aged 65 and older fall every year, and three million need to go to the ER due to injury. Injuries from falls can affect daily life and…
How Do the Ears Affect Balance?
The ear is a complex organ. It isn’t just a part of the auditory process; it also plays a significant role in your sense of balance. With a complex network of organs and passageways, your ears assist with orienting yourself in space, communicating with the brain on which way is up and what direction your…
How To Watch TV with Hearing Loss
Watching your favorite show at the end of a long day or a movie with your family on the weekend can be challenging for those with hearing loss. Fortunately, advances in modern listening technology have made it possible to enjoy your television easily, even with hearing loss. Should I Wear My Hearing Aids While…
How Often Should I Clean My Hearing Aids?
Your hearing aids are vital pieces of technology, and they’re a significant investment. Routine cleaning and maintenance are critical to keeping them in good working order for as long as possible. It’s recommended that you give your hearing aids a light spot clean every day. A recent survey reported that hearing aid users are staying…
What Is Hearing Aid Feedback and How Can I Fix It?
When your hearing aid speaker produces an irritating, high-pitched sound, it’s likely due to feedback. Hearing aid feedback can sound like whistling, ringing, humming, buzzing or squealing. It happens when the sound produced by the hearing aid speaker escapes the ear canal, where it is then picked up by the hearing aid microphone and reamplified…
How to Choose the Best Hearing Protection for Your Lifestyle
Protecting your hearing doesn’t have to be complicated. By assessing your lifestyle, understanding where you’re most at risk for hearing damage and exploring the options that match your needs, you can safeguard your ears with ease. is here to support you through this process. Assess Your Lifestyle Needs Different activities require different levels of hearing…
Practical Habits That Support Everyday Communication
Experiencing pain on just one side of your throat or ear can be uncomfortable. Unlike more general Approximately 15% of U.S. adults have hearing loss. Daily habits make a profound difference for someone living with hearing loss. Although hearing aids amplify many sounds, consistent, practical communication habits ensure conversations remain straightforward and stress-free. Using Clear…
Why Do Children Hear Differently Than Adults?
Children experience the world through a developing sense of hearing that differs in both structure and sensitivity from that of adults. These differences influence how children perceive, interpret and respond to sound. Knowing how children hear differently can help parents and caregivers support healthy hearing development and better communication. Physical and Developmental Differences The anatomy…
What is the Human Hearing Range, and Can You Lose It?
The human sense of hearing is incredibly sensitive, allowing us to detect a wide range of sounds. But age can decline as we age and age-related hearing loss is the most common form of hearing loss, impacting 55% of people 75 or older. Understanding the typical range of human hearing and how it can change…
Understanding the Difference Between Misophonia and Hyperacusis
Both misophonia and hyperacusis involve an increased sensitivity to sound, but they manifest in different ways. They stem from distinct causes and produce different discomforts. Knowing how they differ can help guide appropriate diagnosis and treatment.What Is Misophonia? Misophonia is a condition where certain everyday sounds trigger intense emotional reactions. These reactions may include feelings…