What is a cyborg? You likely imagine a half human, half machine when you think about cyborgs, especially if you enjoy science fiction movies (the human condition is frequently cleverly portrayed with these characters). Hollywood cyborgs can seem extremely bizarre. But the truth is that, technically, anyone who wears a pair of glasses could be […]
You take good care of your hearing aids. Cleaning them every day, you make sure they are safe and comfortable on their charger when you go to sleep. But you get pretty distressed when your hearing aids suddenly stop working the way they did once. There are a few things you can do to troubleshoot […]
While it could be true that older hearing aids are better than no hearing aids, chances are what little benefit you get from them may be costly. Hearing aid technology has advanced a lot in the past few years! Ten years ago many of the features of modern hearing aids weren’t even in development, going […]
Hearing loss is a prevalent condition that can be alleviated simply by using hearing aids and assistive listening devices. However, hearing loss often goes undiagnosed and unaddressed. For people with hearing loss, this can bring about feelings of social-isolation and depression. And these feelings of depression and separation can be enhanced by the breakdown of […]
Books-on-tape was what we used to call them, once upon a time. Naturally, that was long before CDs, not to mention digital streaming. Nowadays, people refer to them as audiobooks (which, we won’t lie, is a far better name). With an audiobook, you will listen to the book as it’s being read by a narrator. […]
Remember the old tale of Johnny Appleseed? When you were younger you probably heard the tale of how Johnny Appleseed journeyed around providing fresh apples to communities (the moral of the story is that apples are healthy, and you should eat them). Actually, that’s not the entire truth. The real Johnny Appleseed (whose real name […]
Have you ever had your vehicle break down in the middle of the highway? It’s not an enjoyable situation. You have to pull your car off the road. And then, for whatever reason, you probably open your hood and take a look at your engine. Humorously, you still do this despite the fact that you […]
If you are walking around with an old-school ear trumpet in hand than clearly, it’s time for an upgrade. Making that call when you wear conventional hearing aids is trickier, though, so how does one know? You bought your hearing aids ten years ago, and they still get the job done, right? While it may […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 20 percent of people suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects on a person’s […]
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]
