Crackling in your ear? A condition called tinnitus can cause you to hear buzzing, crackling, whooshing, or other noises in your ears. Here’s what you need to know. Do you hear phantom sounds such as thumping, buzzing, or ringing in your ears? If this is happening with hearing aids, it might mean you need to […]
As we age we begin to have trouble hearing clearly and we typically just accept it as a normal part of aging. Maybe we start turning the volume up on the TV or keep asking our grandchildren to speak up when they’re talking to us, or maybe we begin to forget things? Loss of memory […]
You’re a pretty busy person, so it’s understandable that you totally forgot about the hearing exam you have scheduled for tomorrow. Luckily, you just got that reminder text from us, and you still have a few hours to prepare. So how should I get ready? Hearing tests aren’t like back in college or high school […]
You’ve got an active summer planned. Some beach time and lots of swimming for sure. You’ll do some day-to-day running and then maybe take in a baseball game or two before heading home to up some tasty dinner. You’re going to be busy! So it’s essential that your hearing aids are prepared. Each of these […]
Don’t take your eyes off the road. Obviously, it’s good advice, but it doesn’t speak to your other senses. As an example, think about how much work your ears are doing while driving. You’re using your ears to engage with other individuals in your vehicle, call your attention to important information coming up on your […]
When should you have your hearing tested? Here are four clues that you should have your hearing tested. I guess my TV is frequently turned up to the point where my kids recently complained. You know what my response was? I said, “What”? It was funny. Because it was a joke. But, in some ways, […]
The buzzing in your ear keeps getting worse. It began quietly enough, one of those “is it really there” sort of things. But you’ve observed how loud and persistent the tinnitus sounds have become after an entire day on the job at a construction site. These noises can take many forms, like ringing, buzzing, or […]
Your last family get-together was disheartening. Not because of any intra-family drama (though there’s always a little bit of that). No, the issue was that you couldn’t hear a thing over the boisterous noise of the room. So you didn’t get the chance to ask about Dave’s new cat or Sally’s new career. It was […]
Your last family get-together was disheartening. Not because of any intra-family drama (though there’s always a little bit of that). No, the issue was that you couldn’t hear a thing over the boisterous noise of the room. So you didn’t get the chance to ask about Dave’s new cat or Sally’s new career. It was […]
You’ve been looking forward to this day for a long time. You received your new hearing aids. You’re so excited to be able to dive into your social life again. Now, you won’t be missing elements of conversations or experiencing awkward transitions. But there’s a problem: everything sounds just a little off. The reason for […]