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5 Tips for Better Hearing with Hearing Aids Posted by Fredia Helbert, Au.D. on December 01, 2015 Unlike eyeglasses, which, when put on, provide immediate, positive results, hearing aids typically require a short transition period before benefits are fully realized. Most people need a month or two to get used to how the hearing aids sound and feel, and it can be frustrating at first as new sounds are heard or older sounds are crisper, stronger and seem, at... Read More
Benefits of Active Aging Posted by Fredia Helbert, Au.D. on November 05, 2015 There’s an old saying that with age comes wisdom. But so too does hearing loss and possibly cognitive decline. A recent study by Australian Hearing found that younger generations appreciate the wisdom of older generations with more than 90-percent of the young people surveyed viewed seniors as a trusted source of wisdom and advice. The study also found that... Read More
Warning Signs Of Hearing Loss Posted by Fredia Helbert, Au.D. on October 01, 2015 Hearing loss is commonly referred to as an invisible health condition and early signs of hearing loss are often overlooked. Unlike other medical conditions, you can’t physically see the signs of hearing loss. Because the changes often occur gradually, it is quite common for individuals with hearing loss to find ways to cope and grow accustomed to reduced... Read More
Hunting and Hearing Loss Posted by Fredia Helbert, Au.D. on September 01, 2015 Hunting and shooting are one of the most popular past-times for men in America. But, shooting any type of firearm without the proper hearing protection can result in severe damage to your hearing, whether temporary or permanent. A study by the University of Wisconsin found that men aged 48 to 92 who hunted regularly were more likely to experience high-frequency... Read More
Beat the Heat of Summer with Hydrashield 2 Posted by Fredia Helbert, Au.D. on August 01, 2015 Inspiration for innovative solutions to improve hearing aid performance comes in many forms. Our cutting-edge way to keep moisture out of hearing aids actually came from a plant. To develop HydraShield®2, our proprietary nano-coating used in hearing aids, engineers studied the self-cleaning system lotus plants use to keep leaves dry. The rough, waxy texture on... Read More
A New Way to Relax for Tinnitus Sufferers Posted by Fredia Helbert, Au.D. on July 01, 2015 Tinnitus can be annoying, frustrating and even nerving at times. While there is no cure currently, a brand new mobile app from Starkey Hearing Technologies offers the ability to create personalized tinnitus management sounds. This mobile app, called Relax, works with both iOs and Android™ devices to give users twelve unique relief sounds along with education... Read More
Hearing Hacks Posted by Fredia Helbert, Au.D. on June 02, 2015 According to Wikipedia.org, “life hacking” refers to any trick, shortcut, skill or novelty method that increases productivity or efficiency, in any walk of life. Or simply anything that solves an everyday problem in an inspired, ingenious manner. In a world full of important (and often unimportant) sounds, anyone with normal or impaired hearing can... Read More
Healthy Hearing Tips - Preventing Hearing Loss Posted by Fredia Helbert, Au.D. on May 01, 2015 May is Better Hearing Month, and this year, we are all about hearing protection. Losing your hearing isn’t the same as breaking a bone, which often can be broken and repaired multiple times. Hearing loss can’t be repaired. It’s permanent. Once you have lost even a fraction of your hearing, there is no going back. In order to preserve your... Read More
April Showers Posted by Fredia Helbert, Au.D. on April 01, 2015 Did you know that hearing aids are mini wearable computers? It’s true! When you think about the devices that way, there are a few things you should think about when caring for them this spring. As with any computer, water exposure can damage the hearing aid’s battery – one of the most important parts to any hearing aid. This doesn’t mean you... Read More
Posted by Fredia Helbert, Au.D on Your Ears and Traveling Passport? Check. Luggage? Check. Ear Plugs..? With spring quickly approaching, many are traveling for to warmer climates to get away from the cold, or returning home from spending their winter in the sunshine. There is a lot to remember when traveling, but something commonly forgotten is protecting their ears. When flying in an airplane,... Read More

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