Make the one New Year's resolution that covers them all
/Think about all the best New Year’s resolutions you could make—and actually achieve—with the power of better hearing though hearing aids.
Read MoreBalancing volume and duration makes earbud listening safer
/When you use these personal listening accessories for listening at a volume that’s too loud and for too long, you run the risk of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).
Read MoreHow to keep hearing healthy at the gym
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You may not even notice the high noise levels at first, amongst the upbeat, high-tempo pop music that often fills the background of the main gym. Or the cheerful yet commanding voice of your headset-wielding workout instructor. Both of which, are often blaring.
Read MoreThe Twelve Days of Better Hearing
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From the oohs and ahhs of gift-opening to the giggles of your favorite little elves, you won’t miss a moment during family gatherings with the ability to distinguish words more naturally, plus hear soft sounds without distracting noise.
Read MoreSix ways My Starkey app makes the holidays easier and merrier
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Whether you’re shopping for gifts at the local mall or taking a break at your favorite cafe, My Starkey can help you maintain your best hearing with features that allow you to adjust your hearing aid settings plus customize them for places you frequent.
Read MoreFact: Hearing aids help us hear better and feel better
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People who obtained hearing aids within the three years after being diagnosed with hearing loss had decreased rates of depression (in addition to lower frequencies of dementia and falls) versus those who did not receive hearing aids.
Read MoreLet better hearing bring out the best in your holidays
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Better hearing plays an important part in the holiday season, whether we’re out tackling our holiday to-do lists or trying to hold conversations at festive gatherings. That’s why there is no better time than right now—before the jingle-bell bustle—to get our hearing tested and begin treating any hearing loss we may have.
Read MoreVeterans face more hearing issues than any other health condition
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More than 1.3 million veterans received disability compensation for hearing loss and more than 2.3 million received compensation for tinnitus in 2020 alone, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Read MoreInvest in better hearing using spare FSA or HSA funds
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Depending on your situation, it might make sense to explore using that money on hearing aids, as they are eligible expenses under most plans.
Read MoreClassical musicians at greater risk of hearing loss than rock ‘n rollers
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Whether you are a musician, music fan, or simply enjoy fascinating expert findings, today’s fact may perk up your ears: Why would classical musicians be more likely to have hearing loss than rock ‘n roll artists?
Read MoreHigh noise levels at work prove harmful to hearing
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1 in 4 workers exposed to occupational noise have hearing difficulty: Let’s explore the research behind this fact and specifically how noise exposure at work can affect your hearing.
Read MoreStay safe in sound this October
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Noise can damage hearing immediately (if it’s sudden or impulse, like an explosion or firecracker near the ear) or over time (if it’s continuous and higher volume, such as music from earbuds).
Read MoreWireless hearing aid accessories enhance your hearing experience
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It’s no secret that hearing aids are essential for helping those of us with hearing loss hear to the best of our ability. But because hearing loss is complex and different for everyone, sometimes—even with our hearing aids in—certain listening situations may continue to be challenging.
Read MoreWearing hearing aids may prevent millions of dementia cases
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Who knew hearing aids had the power to change the world? Today’s fact underscores the vital role hearing aids can play in the prevention of dementia.
Read MoreHow to help a loved one get help for their hearing loss
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Having a family member or friend with untreated hearing loss can be a tough situation to navigate.
Read MoreHealthy aging begins with better hearing
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What are some positives of aging that speak to you? If you’re having a little trouble getting your list together, don’t despair: Healthy Aging Month was created as an opportunity to choose happiness for your future by taking active steps to maintain your physical and mental well-being. And where to begin isn’t as daunting as you may think.
Read MoreHearing screenings typically absent from routine doctor exams
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This post originally appeared on Starkey.com
Today’s fact headlining the lack of hearing screenings at routine doctor exams may surprise you—or not.
If you’re surprised: It’s probably because you’ve been keeping up with the mounting research that strongly links hearing loss with dementia, cognitive decline, depression, loneliness, and falls.
If you’re not surprised: You may be familiar with the current state of shorter appointments in the U.S. and let’s face it—it’s not uncommon for physicians to prioritize other tests, labs, and questions before hearing. You’ve likely “been there,” and realize if you had any hearing loss concerns, it would be your role to mention them to the physician.
Regular hearing screenings are essential to your health
While the reasoning behind the lack of hearing screenings at routine exams isn’t clear-cut, we can take today’s fact as a reminder of how important it is to prioritize our hearing health. Regular hearing exams not only are the first step in helping to prevent the long-term detriments of hearing loss, such as dementia, but also play an immediate role in the early intervention of age-related hearing loss—which is gradual and often difficult to detect. As a result, people may not even realize they have hearing loss until it is further along and more challenging to treat.
On a positive note, the case integrating hearing screenings into regular health exams appears to be gaining some momentum: The esteemed National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, for example, recently recommended routine doctor hearing screenings in a published report titled Hearing Health Care for Adults: Priorities for Improving Access and Affordability.
But while progress continues to grow, taking care of our hearing is up to us.
Fortunately, there are two things you can do:
Option 1: Tell your physician about hearing concerns
If you think you may have hearing loss, or even if you’re unsure, tell your physician. They can refer you to a licensed hearing care professional in the same way they might refer you to a dermatologist for skin issues. A hearing specialist will have the equipment and expertise to evaluate your hearing and counsel you through treatment options for any hearing issues you may be experiencing.
Option 2: Visit a hearing care professional yourself
As it stands, experts recommend having your hearing screened every three years once you’re 50. So, you can feel empowered to make it a part of annual health checks. Hearing evaluations are simple and pain-free, and can easily be set up with a hearing care professional near you.
For a head start, simply type your zip code in here to generate a list of local providers. They will be happy to show you how your hearing is doing, and as mentioned, discuss treatment if needed.
If you’re interested in a hearing test, visit your closest Land of Lincoln Hearing office to learn more about your hearing health.
How hearing aid programs help you hear better in places you frequent
/Today’s state-of-the-art hearing aids give us the power to adjust sound whenever we need—for even greater listening experiences. And a quick and convenient way to do this is by utilizing one of the top tools in your better-hearing artillery: a hearing aid program.
Read MoreHow to know when it's time to get new hearing aids
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We use and enjoy our technology to the fullest. But in the back of our minds, we also have that feeling that, one day, our much-loved device will run its course and need to be replaced. Oftentimes, this is simply the culmination of the wear-and-tear process—which yes, includes hearing aids.
Read MoreHearing loss can make us socially withdraw
/Today’s fact raises awareness of two of the biggest detriments of hearing loss—loneliness and social isolation.
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