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Heading to Paris? Travel with Ease with these Hearing Loss Tips
As the 2024 Olympic Games approach, this article offers practical tips for attendees with hearing loss to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience. Key recommendations include packing essential hearing aid supplies in carry-on luggage, notifying airlines of any accessibility needs during booking, utilizing airline apps for real-time updates, familiarizing oneself with hearing aid smartphone apps for customization, leveraging closed captioning on flights, and keeping hearing aids secure using cr...
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The Fourth of July: Let Freedom Ring!
This Fourth of July, as we celebrate the founding of our nation and the principles of independence it represents, we are also reminded of the importance of hearing health. Hearing loss can lead to social isolation, depression, and even physical risks like falls, but taking control of your hearing through professional care and solutions like hearing aids can restore a sense of freedom and connection. This Independence Day, enjoy the celebrations safely by protecting your ears from loud noises like...
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A Journey to Healthy Hearing - Aimee's Story
Aimee, a friend and colleague at HIA, shared her journey of addressing her hearing loss in 2021. After years of noticing her hearing deteriorate and feeling increasingly isolated in conversations, she decided to take action after a pivotal moment when she couldn’t hear her family members in the car. Despite an earlier assessment revealing borderline hearing loss, Aimee had hesitated due to concerns about cost and believing her hearing was still manageable. However, growing fatigue from strainin...
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Summer Project Checklist: When to Wear Hearing Protection
Summer is a great time for home improvement projects, but it's important to protect your hearing from potential damage caused by loud tools and equipment. Activities like mowing the lawn, using leaf blowers, chainsaws, woodworking tools, pressure washing, and renovation work can generate noise levels exceeding 85 decibels (dB), which is considered safe for extended exposure. For example, a leaf blower can reach over 95 dB, while nail guns can produce up to 120 dB—similar to the sound of firewor...
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Summer Reads On Hearing Health and How to Live with Hearing Loss
This article presents a curated selection of nonfiction memoirs and guidebooks that explore the experience of living with hearing loss, navigating its emotional and practical challenges, and embracing solutions such as hearing aid technology. The recommended works include *Hear *Shouting Won't Help* by Katherine Bouton, detailing her personal journey with severe hearing loss and the importance of professional care; *Rebuilt* by Michael Chorost, recounting his sudden deafness and adaptation to a c...
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What's the Buzz? Cicada Sounds and Human Ears
This article explores the fascinating world of cicadas, particularly focusing on how they produce their distinctive songs and why these sounds are crucial for their survival. Male cicadas use a specialized organ called a tymbal to create their loud buzzing or croaking sounds, which serve to attract females and deter predators like birds. Female cicadas, though silent, can respond by flicking their wings. Interestingly, cicadas have evolved to hear only the songs of their own species, ensuring mat...
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