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February 15, 2025

Smartphone Apps Enhance Hearing Aid Customization

Advances in hearing aid technology have revolutionized how individuals manage hearing loss. One standout feature is the seamless integration of hearing aids with smartphone apps. These apps bring a wealth of customization options, making it easier than ever to tailor hearing aids to specific needs and environments. Whether fine-tuning settings or tracking hearing health over time, these tools empower users…

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February 7, 2025

Planning a Getaway with Ear Protection in Mind

Getaways provide people with the chance to escape the daily grind and connect on a deeper level. Whether it’s a secluded cabin in the woods, a beachside retreat, or a lively city full of charm, the ambiance helps create memorable moments. However, amidst the planning of destinations and activities, ensuring proper ear protection often gets overlooked. Loud environments or prolonged…

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January 27, 2025

What to Expect During a Hearing Aid Fitting

The hearing aid fitting begins with a conversation about the results of a recent hearing health exam. This exam provides the hearing health professional with the details needed to understand the extent and type of hearing loss. At this point, the hearing health professional will explain how the hearing aids work, focusing on the chosen model’s features and what makes…

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January 15, 2025

How Hearing Loss Affects Cognitive Function

Hearing is not just about the ears; it involves the brain too. The auditory system, which includes the brain’s hearing centers, processes sound signals from the ears. When hearing loss occurs, the brain has to work harder to make sense of the incomplete or muffled information it receives. Over time, this extra effort can strain the brain, leaving less capacity…

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January 2, 2025

Adapting to New Sounds With Hearing Aids in the New Year

For individuals with hearing loss, the sounds of the world may have faded gradually over time. Hearing aids provide the opportunity to bring those sounds back, but they can also amplify noises that have been absent for years. Suddenly, conversations become clearer, but background sounds, like the refrigerator’s hum or the rustle of leaves, might initially feel overwhelming. As the…

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December 28, 2024

How to Prevent Ear Infections and Keep Your Hearing Clear

Ear infections occur when bacteria or viruses enter the middle ear, often after a cold, flu, or allergies. They can cause swelling, pain, and fluid buildup, making it hard to hear clearly. While ear infections are more common in children, adults can also experience them, especially if they expose their ears to excessive moisture or don’t practice good ear hygiene.…

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December 16, 2024

Common Challenges New Hearing Aid Users Face and How to Overcome Them

Adjusting to hearing aids can feel overwhelming at first. It’s a major step toward better hearing, but there are some bumps along the way. New users often encounter unexpected challenges as they begin to navigate the world with their new devices. The good news is that most of these hurdles are temporary, and with a bit of guidance, they can…

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December 5, 2024

Are Your Prescriptions Impacting Your Ears?

When it comes to managing our health, prescription medications are fundamental. But did you know that some medications can have an unexpected effect on your hearing? While most people are aware of side effects like nausea or drowsiness, the potential impact on your ears isn’t always as obvious. Yet, for many medications, hearing-related side effects are a real possibility. From…

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November 27, 2024

Why Annual Hearing Check-Ups Matter

Hearing connects us to conversations, music, and the world around us, and scheduling an annual hearing check-up can help maintain your overall health. Hearing loss often develops gradually, and many people might not realize they are affected until it’s too late. Having your hearing checked regularly helps you catch any issues early and take steps to prevent them from worsening.…

audseo

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November 16, 2024

The Benefits of Rechargeable Hearing Aids

Hearing aids have come a long way from bulky devices with constant battery changes to sleek, rechargeable options that offer convenience, reliability, and enhanced performance. Rechargeable hearing aids are gaining popularity because they remove the hassle of frequently replacing batteries while providing a range of benefits. If you’re considering upgrading your hearing aids, here’s why rechargeable hearing aids may be…

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November 6, 2024

How Custom Hearing Protection Can Save Your Hearing Health

Your hearing is one of your most valuable senses, and it deserves to be protected. Yet, we often expose our ears to loud noises without thinking about the long-term consequences. While at a concert or even while doing household chores, constant exposure to loud sounds can cause irreversible hearing damage. Fortunately, custom hearing protection offers a personalized way to safeguard…

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October 26, 2024

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing the Right Hearing Aids

Do you know that your choice of hearing aids can significantly improve your quality of life? With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to find the perfect fit. Understanding the key factors to consider will help make the decision process smoother. Focusing on your needs, preferences, and lifestyle is essential to selecting the most suitable hearing aids. The…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “Smartphone Apps Enhance Hearing Aid Customization”
February 15, 2025

Smartphone Apps Enhance Hearing Aid Customization

Advances in hearing aid technology have revolutionized how individuals manage hearing loss. One standout feature is the seamless integration of hearing aids with smartphone apps. These apps bring a wealth of customization options, making it easier than ever to tailor hearing aids to specific needs and environments. Whether fine-tuning settings or tracking hearing health over time, these tools empower users…

audseo

Featured image for “Planning a Getaway with Ear Protection in Mind”
February 7, 2025

Planning a Getaway with Ear Protection in Mind

Getaways provide people with the chance to escape the daily grind and connect on a deeper level. Whether it’s a secluded cabin in the woods, a beachside retreat, or a lively city full of charm, the ambiance helps create memorable moments. However, amidst the planning of destinations and activities, ensuring proper ear protection often gets overlooked. Loud environments or prolonged…

audseo

Featured image for “What to Expect During a Hearing Aid Fitting”
January 27, 2025

What to Expect During a Hearing Aid Fitting

The hearing aid fitting begins with a conversation about the results of a recent hearing health exam. This exam provides the hearing health professional with the details needed to understand the extent and type of hearing loss. At this point, the hearing health professional will explain how the hearing aids work, focusing on the chosen model’s features and what makes…

audseo

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January 15, 2025

How Hearing Loss Affects Cognitive Function

Hearing is not just about the ears; it involves the brain too. The auditory system, which includes the brain’s hearing centers, processes sound signals from the ears. When hearing loss occurs, the brain has to work harder to make sense of the incomplete or muffled information it receives. Over time, this extra effort can strain the brain, leaving less capacity…

audseo

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January 2, 2025

Adapting to New Sounds With Hearing Aids in the New Year

For individuals with hearing loss, the sounds of the world may have faded gradually over time. Hearing aids provide the opportunity to bring those sounds back, but they can also amplify noises that have been absent for years. Suddenly, conversations become clearer, but background sounds, like the refrigerator’s hum or the rustle of leaves, might initially feel overwhelming. As the…

audseo

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December 28, 2024

How to Prevent Ear Infections and Keep Your Hearing Clear

Ear infections occur when bacteria or viruses enter the middle ear, often after a cold, flu, or allergies. They can cause swelling, pain, and fluid buildup, making it hard to hear clearly. While ear infections are more common in children, adults can also experience them, especially if they expose their ears to excessive moisture or don’t practice good ear hygiene.…

audseo

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December 16, 2024

Common Challenges New Hearing Aid Users Face and How to Overcome Them

Adjusting to hearing aids can feel overwhelming at first. It’s a major step toward better hearing, but there are some bumps along the way. New users often encounter unexpected challenges as they begin to navigate the world with their new devices. The good news is that most of these hurdles are temporary, and with a bit of guidance, they can…

audseo

Featured image for “Are Your Prescriptions Impacting Your Ears?”
December 5, 2024

Are Your Prescriptions Impacting Your Ears?

When it comes to managing our health, prescription medications are fundamental. But did you know that some medications can have an unexpected effect on your hearing? While most people are aware of side effects like nausea or drowsiness, the potential impact on your ears isn’t always as obvious. Yet, for many medications, hearing-related side effects are a real possibility. From…

audseo

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November 27, 2024

Why Annual Hearing Check-Ups Matter

Hearing connects us to conversations, music, and the world around us, and scheduling an annual hearing check-up can help maintain your overall health. Hearing loss often develops gradually, and many people might not realize they are affected until it’s too late. Having your hearing checked regularly helps you catch any issues early and take steps to prevent them from worsening.…

audseo

Featured image for “The Benefits of Rechargeable Hearing Aids”
November 16, 2024

The Benefits of Rechargeable Hearing Aids

Hearing aids have come a long way from bulky devices with constant battery changes to sleek, rechargeable options that offer convenience, reliability, and enhanced performance. Rechargeable hearing aids are gaining popularity because they remove the hassle of frequently replacing batteries while providing a range of benefits. If you’re considering upgrading your hearing aids, here’s why rechargeable hearing aids may be…

audseo

Featured image for “How Custom Hearing Protection Can Save Your Hearing Health”
November 6, 2024

How Custom Hearing Protection Can Save Your Hearing Health

Your hearing is one of your most valuable senses, and it deserves to be protected. Yet, we often expose our ears to loud noises without thinking about the long-term consequences. While at a concert or even while doing household chores, constant exposure to loud sounds can cause irreversible hearing damage. Fortunately, custom hearing protection offers a personalized way to safeguard…

audseo

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October 26, 2024

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing the Right Hearing Aids

Do you know that your choice of hearing aids can significantly improve your quality of life? With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to find the perfect fit. Understanding the key factors to consider will help make the decision process smoother. Focusing on your needs, preferences, and lifestyle is essential to selecting the most suitable hearing aids. The…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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