In the United States the Fourth of July is celebrated each year to honor the year, 1776, when early Americans won their independence from the British colonial empire. On July 4th of that year, the United States formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, which recognized that the 13 colonies were no longer a part of the British Empire. Americans celebrate … Read More
Summer Maintenance Tips for Your Hearing Aids
Here in Delaware, we welcome the summer months with joy. As temperatures begin to rise, it’s not just your AC that needs careful maintenance! During these hot summers months, your hearing aids will be just as important when it comes to enjoying yourself in the outdoors. However, it is important to provide proper care and protection for your hearing aids, … Read More
Improve family communication by treating hearing loss
If a family member is having trouble with hearing loss you owe it to yourself and your family to find out what can be done to help. Communication holds the family unit together and when one member can’t communicate it causes all sorts of problems. Hearing Aid Associates is a family practice with 30 years of experience – we know … Read More
Loud Movies & Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Hearing loss comes upon us in a myriad of ways. It often is simply a result of the natural aging process. However, a lifetime of exposure to too-loud noise also takes its toll. This sort of ongoing, degenerative damage is called Noise Induced Hearing Loss and the reach of this condition is expected to grow as our society remains plugged … Read More
May is Better Speech and Hearing Month: Better Communication at the Gym
We don’t picture the gym as the most important place for verbal communication. In fact, most folks walk around with their headphones in never speaking to another person during their entire visit. But a fitness class is actually one of the most important places to have clear and effective communication strategies in place. Often, participants are asked to put great … Read More
A Possible Link Between Exercise & Reduced Risk for Hearing Loss
You’d be hard pressed to find a medical professional who didn’t recommend regular exercise as one of the keys to lasting health. Exercising helps us build and maintain muscle and stamina, and prevents cardiovascular disease and a host of other health risks. Now, scientists are learning it may also improve our hearing. To get the advantage of exercise to your … Read More
How Noise Pollution in Your Neighborhood Could Affect Your Hearing
What do you hear when you open your windows? With Spring comes new reminders that noise can be found everywhere. From fresh construction starting up, to more outdoor activities in the streets, sound permeates our neighborhoods in the Spring – do you know how to recognize when it becomes too loud? What Is Noise Pollution? Our sense of hearing has … Read More
Monitoring Your Daily Exposure to Noise
In a world that keeps getting louder, noise exposure is a big issue. Workplace noise exposure has long been recognized as a health concern and regulated to protect workers from hearing loss. More and more, dangerous noise levels are present in our everyday lives, off the job. So how do we make sure the noise pollution in our everyday environment … Read More
Myths about Hearing Loss
There are a lot of misconceptions about hearing loss and the treatment of hearing loss. At Hearing Loss Associates, we are committed to helping you work your way through the myths and lay out your treatment options so you can get busy enjoying life! Here are some common myths and the reality checks that go with them: The most updated … Read More
Communicating with People Who Have Hearing Loss
If you’re speaking with someone hard of hearing, it’s no time to coast on your own healthy hearing abilities. In fact, you might practice better listening skills with everyone in your life! With that in mind, there are a few hallmarks of Active Listening, a strategy employed in a variety of fields and disciplines with proven results: Now to get … Read More