How to Protect Your Hearing This Fourth of July
Fireworks are one of the best parts of the Fourth of July. Unfortunately, while the booms and blasts add to the excitement, they can pose a serious risk to your hearing. The minimum threshold for hearing damage is prolonged exposure to noise at or above 85 decibels, and fireworks can exceed 150 decibels. Even short-term…
Keep Your Hearing Aids in Top Shape: A Guide to Cleaning
Hearing aids are small but mighty tools that reconnect you with the world around you. Like any device you rely on daily, they need regular maintenance to work their best. One of the most important steps in caring for your hearing aids is keeping them clean. Why Cleaning Matters Earwax, sweat and debris can build…
Understanding the Human Hearing Range and How Hearing Loss Changes It
Every sound we hear—music, a loved one’s voice or birds chirping at LaFortune Park—has its own frequency (pitch) and volume. The human ear can pick up a wide range of these sounds, but there are limits. For example, a dog whistle produces a pitch so high that it’s beyond what we can detect. When you…
How Do We Hear and What Can Disrupt It?
When you listen to music through headphones or hear people laughing during a friendly game of frisbee at Chandler Park, you probably don’t stop to think about how those sounds reach your brain. Let’s take a step-by-step look at the journey sound makes, how you understand it and what can get in the way. 1….
The Hidden Benefits of Wearing Hearing Aids
Nearly 28.8 million Americans could benefit from hearing aids. When people think about the health benefits hearing aids offer, they typically only think of improved hearing; the benefits extend far past just improved hearing. Whether you’re catching up with friends at Mother Road Market or exploring the great outdoors at Turkey Mountain, hearing aids can…
Planning the Perfect Valentine’s Date for You or Your Partner with Hearing Loss
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love and connection, but traditional date ideas may need a thoughtful twist when hearing loss is part of the equation. Whether you or your partner has hearing loss, you can plan a romantic and memorable day with these inclusive, stress-free ideas. 1. Plan an Accessible Movie Night Movies…
Four Hearing-Related New Year’s Resolutions To Consider for 2025
New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to focus on improving your health—and that includes your hearing health. Many people overlook their ears when making resolutions, but healthy hearing is vital for communication, well-being and even emotional and cognitive health. Let’s take a look at four hearing-related resolutions to consider this year. 1. Prioritize Hearing…
Lost Your Hearing Aids? Here’s What to Do Next
If you’re among the 15% of U.S. adults with hearing loss, you know how essential hearing aids are to your daily life. Losing your hearing aids can be overwhelming. While it’s easy to feel panicked, there are practical steps you can take to locate them—and get back to hearing life’s details. Stay Calm and Search…
How Can Hearing Aids and Auditory Training Work Together To Improve Communication
We tend to think of hearing as a passive action rather than something you actively choose to do. While you may not specifically choose to let sound into your ears, you play an active role in processing the sound into identifiable words or noises. However, if you’re one of the 15% of U.S adults with…
Can Hearing Aids Help You Enjoy the Movies?
Watching a movie with hearing loss can sometimes pose challenges. According to the CDC, 7.1% of adults over 45 use hearing aids. Fortunately, today’shearing aids come with advanced features that can enhance your experience at places like the Tulsa Movie Theater. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your hearing aids…