You may think of your favorite sci-fi movie when somebody mentions artificial intelligence (AI). But these days, AI is more science than just fiction. This is especially true with regard to hearing aids. The times when hearing aids merely increased the volume and were one-size-fits-all are gone for good. AI is at the root of […]
You’re not really sure why, but you’ve been feeling moody lately. Well, you did feel excluded earlier today when no one took the time to pull you into the meeting discussion at the office and that was irritating. The other night your daughter seemed annoyed with you when you asked her to turn the tv […]
Hearing loss is often a slow process, making it easy to overlook the subtle changes in your ability to perceive sounds. Unlike children, who get regular hearing tests in school, adults seldom even consider scheduling an appointment. So why should your hearing be any less relevant than your vision? It’s important to get routine hearing […]
Have you ever left your Earbuds in your pocket and they ended up going through the wash or maybe lost them altogether? Now it’s so boring going for a jog in the morning. You have a dull and dreary train ride to work. And your virtual meetings are suffering from poor audio quality. Sometimes, you […]
We normally think of hearing loss as something that advances gradually. It can be difficult to detect the symptoms due to this. It’s nothing to concern yourself with, you just need the volume on the TV a bit louder, no big deal, right? In some cases that’s true but often, it isn’t. It turns out […]
Most people are happy with their hearing aids: As reported by one recent survey, when speaking one-on-one, 91% of individuals who wear hearing aids are satisfied with their results. When talking about particular activities, 85% were satisfied in a group environment and watching TV, 78% while shopping, and 75% in a restaurant or on the […]
It’s easy to notice how your body ages over time. Your skin begins to get some wrinkles. Your hair turns gray (or falls out). Your knees start to be a little more sore. Your skin becomes a little saggy in places. Perhaps you begin to notice some fading of your eyesight and hearing. It’s pretty […]
It might seem, initially, like measuring hearing loss would be easy. You can probably hear certain things clearly at lower volumes but not others. Most letters might sound clear at any volume but others, such as “s” and “b” could get lost. When you learn how to read your hearing test it becomes clearer why […]
Just picture for a minute you’re a salesperson. Now imagine that you have a call scheduled today with a really valuable client. Numerous agents from their offices have gathered to discuss whether to hire your company for the job. All of the different voices get a little garbled and hard to comprehend. But you’re quite […]
Pizza is an interesting thing. As long as a few criteria are met, you can adjust toppings, cheese, and sauce, and it’s still a pizza. Hearing loss is a lot like that. Symptoms and manifestations are caused by a number of different problems, loud noises, genetic factors, age, or ear blockages, but as long as […]
