For individuals with certain types of hearing loss, traditional hearing aids may not always be the best solution. That’s where implantable hearing devices come in. These advanced medical devices are surgically placed to help bypass damaged parts of the ear and deliver clearer, more natural sound. But what exactly are implantable hearing devices, and how do they work? Let’s explore …
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7 Misconceptions You May Have About Hearing Loss
Do not be fooled into thinking that hearing loss only affects older people. Millions are diagnosed with hearing issues annually; you could be the next person! Still, that doesn’t make you any less of a person if you have the right team in your corner to help reduce the impact of hearing loss. Vibrant Hearing dispels typical hearing loss …
Read More4 Ways Hearing Loss Impacts Your Life
There’s a common statistic that individuals with hearing loss wait an average of seven years before seeking treatment — and a lot can happen in those seven years. Hearing loss may have affected your life in any number of ways, including: 1) Your Family In many cases, frustration over having to ask for words to be repeated is what spurs …
Read MoreTinnitus Habituation Therapy: Techniques, Benefits and How It Works
There is a monster in your mind causing you great distress, and you have no idea how to wrangle the beast. It bothers you every moment of the day, mocking your sense of self and making you question reality. It starts subtly as a slight ringing in your ears before ramping up in volume and disrupting your focus forever. It’s …
Read MoreHearing Checkups
Congratulations! You are finally and firmly on the right track. After several appointments and a few fumbled attempts at changing batteries, you are an expert hearing aid user! So now what? A few weeks ago, we talked about the importance of finding an excellent audiologist. This is when that research really pays off, and you can test your audiologist’s mettle. You …
Read More6 Tips for Adjusting to New Hearing Aids
Getting new hearing aids is an exciting step toward improving hearing and quality of life. However, adapting to your new devices can be challenging as your ears and brain adjust to the enhanced sounds. Whether you’re a first-time user or upgrading to a more advanced model, following key hearing aid adjustment tips can make the process smoother and more comfortable. …
Read MoreThe Follow-Up Visit
This visit with your audiologist is the most exciting! You have had a couple of weeks to learn about your hearing aids, what to expect, what you’re hearing better, and, more importantly, where you are still struggling. Now is the time for the two of you to revisit those listening goals and make adjustments as necessary. Your audiologist will want …
Read MoreThe Day of the Fitting
Congratulations! You’re not just getting hearing aids, you are treating yourself to better relationships and stronger social connections. Before you go to your fitting appointment, look back over your notes and remind yourself of what you are hoping to accomplish. You might also consider taking someone to the appointment with you. There is a lot to learn and talk about, …
Read MoreThe First Visit
So you think you have a hearing loss. At least, that’s what everyone is telling you. If you have already made an appointment to see and audiologist, you are a rock star! And you probably have a few questions about what is going to happen. Be sure to arrive about 10 minutes early to take care of a little paperwork. …
Read MorePreparing to Meet Your New Audiologist
So you think you have a hearing loss. At least that’s what everyone is telling you. If you have already made an appointment to see an audiologist, you are a rock star! And you probably have a few questions about what is going to happen. In next week’s blog (and for a few more weeks), you will get all the information …
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