Category: Tips and Tricks


Beyond the Ear: Auditory Processing and Working Memory

Auditory Processing and Working Memory “I can hear, I just can’t understand.” Sound familiar? As an audiologist, I hear this complaint many times a day. It can be difficult, in the rush of a hearing appointment, to stop and talk about the importance of auditory processing. The focus of most of my time with patients is on the hearing aids or 

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Winter’s Here: Protect Your Ears

As the last leaves fall from deciduous trees, cupboards fill with yummy holiday treats, and bears dig in for a season of sleep, are your ears ready for winter? From allergies and colder temps to the louder sounds of the season, winter can do a number on your ears if you’re caught unprepared. Experience every moment of winter cheer with 

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Stay Connected During the Holidays: 7 Tips for Hearing Your Best

  Whether parties or dinners, there are countless opportunities during the holidays to gather with loved ones. That means plenty of chances to practice our tips for giving yourself the greatest gift of all: connection. Read on to get started. Give Yourself a Firm Foundation Put together a holiday better-hearing kit and keep it in your bag or purse wherever 

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When Hearing Aids Go Haywire: 5 Tips and Tricks to Keep Tech on Track

While more advanced and powerful than ever, hearing aids are still very delicate pieces of machinery. It is relatively easy to damage them, and occasionally, units malfunction of their own accord. When this happens, you should always make an appointment with your audiologist to have the issue addressed by a professional, but if you find yourself in a bind and 

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Does High Humidity Affect My Hearing Aids?

One of the great things about starting your better-hearing journey is that your world is more enjoyable when you can hear all those sounds you’ve been missing. That might also mean you’re getting outside more, possibly exposing your hearing devices to humidity. Your hearing aids are tiny computers, and just like with laptops and tablets, moisture can present a challenge. 

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Different Hearing Aid Care for Different Destinations

Protect your tech while on vacation No part of summer is more exciting than going on vacation! Whether it’s a family trip, a romantic getaway, or a relaxing solo excursion, traveling with hearing aids requires a little extra planning and awareness. To prepare for conditions that may damage or reduce the effectiveness of your technology, research your travel destination ahead 

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Hearing Aid Safety During Spring Activities

Blooming flowers, warm rains, gentle sun, and nesting birds — May is a beautiful time to get outdoors and enjoy the sounds of spring. Keep your hearing aids at optimal performance by following these tips to ensure you’re getting the most out of Better Hearing Month. Swimming Moisture is the No. 1 cause of hearing aid malfunction. Unless your hearing 

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From Grilling to Graduation: Tips for Hearing Well With Friends and Family

You watch the road while listening to music in the car. You listen to your cousin’s crazy stories while playing board games with nieces and nephews. You’re a pro at listening while your eyes are focused on something else, right? Not so, according to a recent study in Scientific Reports, which found that not looking at what you’re listening to slows your 

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Use Your Brain!

Your ears serve as the gateway to a symphony of sounds, but it’s your incredible brain that orchestrates the act of hearing. The human brain boasts a complex network of connections, processing an astonishing influx of sound information every second and transforming it into meaningful experiences. The way this happens is nothing short of miraculous! Picture this scenario: You’re sitting 

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