Meet Jean – Her Tinnitus Treatment Has Been Worth the Drive
“I started to experience tinnitus symptoms about three years ago. After going to my local doctor, I was told there was nothing I could do and it would go away on its own. I was immediately discouraged by this and knew I couldn’t live like this everyday. I reached out to a group of friends […]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the presence of sound that’s not there in your external environment. The brain creates this sound, not the outside world, whether that is a ringing, buzzing, chirping, etc.
Different Ways People Experience Tinnitus And How to Tell If You Have It
Tinnitus is incredibly unique to each and every person. Even if two people describe their tinnitus noise in a similar fashion, they still can perceive this sound differently. Overall, tinnitus can present itself in many different ways, but the most common “noises” include ringing, buzzing, chirping or roaring.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Living With Tinnitus
Dealing with tinnitus day-in and day-out can be very stressful. Since tinnitus comes in many forms, it is very individualized, but it’s something that affects millions of people every day. While it can seem that this is something you are “stuck with” forever, there are things that can help you on your journey to relief. Here Are Some [
How To Properly Clean Your Oticon Hearing Devices
Make sure your battery isn’t dead. Before any cleaning, you want to make sure your Oticon over-the-ear devices don’t have a dead battery. When you place them on the charger, you will see a yellow/orange light when they are charging and a green light when they are fully charged. It typically takes 3-4 hours of […]
How To Properly Clean Your ReSound Hearing Devices
Brush Microphone Ports. Attempt to clear any debris near your microphone ports with the brush you received with your ReSound device. After that, you can use an electronic safe alcohol wipe to clean off the surface of your dome of your device. The dome is the piece that enters your ear, so you want to […]
What is Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is something that may take place at any age, for any individual, and for any number of reasons. But what really is hearing loss? Hearing loss occurs when there is a problem with one or more parts of the ear, the nerves coming from the ears, or the hearing part of the brain. […]
How to Prevent Age-Related Hearing Loss
On average, every individual is expected to lose about 5% of their hearing every 10 years. This statistic may seem like a dark cloud, but there are quite a few things you can do to promote healthy hearing. Like anything else, maintaining healthy hearing requires an active effort, but keeping the following ideas in mind […]
How To Pair Your Oticon Hearing Device With Your Smart Phone Via Bluetooth
An easy-to-follow step-by-step of how to sync your new hearing devices with your phone using Bluetooth technology.
How To Safely Clean Your Ears
The task of cleaning your ears can seem to be straightforward, yet washing your ears may not be as beneficial as you might imagine and – if done improperly – may even be harmful. The primary reason for the temptation to clean your ears is because of a build-up of the waxy substance in them. […]
