Getting behind the wheel has always meant freedom. Having your own car means you can go where you want to whenever you are ready. Of course, it comes with risks. In fact, driving may be the single most dangerous thing you ever do, despite that most of us get in a car almost every single day. Each day, an estimated 3,000 lives are lost due to accidents in cars, which equals over 1,000,000 traffic accident …
Tips for Adjusting to Your New Hearing Aids
Have you recently invested in a new pair of hearing aids? It’s likely that people close to you have been gently suggesting that you have had hearing loss for years, but denial and procrastination are powerful emotions to overcome. So, if you have recently taken the leap and invested in new hearing aids then a huge congratulation is in order. The majority of people wait far too long to address their hearing loss. The longer …
Preparing for Your Hearing Aid Consultation & Fitting
It’s estimated that one in eight people in the US struggle with hearing loss in both ears, based on standard examinations. This means that the chances it could happen to you is rather high, especially as we age. One in three over the age of 65 live with hearing loss and this number jumps to around to half of all those 85 years and old. Still, hearing loss can happen at any age. It’s a …
Things to Consider when Selecting Hearing Aids
Sounds can bring us joy, calm, and when your favorite song comes on- a sense of overwhelming joy. Our hearing is an important sense which along with the others, helps to connect us with the people in our life, at home, at work and everywhere you go. When hearing loss sets in, it can make it hard to connect to people in every aspect of your life, leaving you feeling isolated and outside of the …
Tips for Video Calls if You Have a Hearing Loss
A lot has changed in our world since 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic began to spread. Jobs that were commonly done from an office setting were suddenly being done remotely. This means that for many of us, we are now logging into our computers for office meetings, which used to be held in person. There are plenty of benefits to working from home. You can avoid the commute, save on gas, and have your lunch …
A Campaign to Make Listening Safe for All
Do you use headphones when listening to music, movies, and media? Most people do. Since the invention of the Sony Walkman in 1979 headphones have been all the rage, allowing people to listen to what they want, when they want in public, without disturbing others around them. There is no denying that headphones are amazing, but they also come at a risk to our hearing. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 1.1 billion young adults are …
Tips to Help Your Hearing Aids Last Longer
If you’ve recently purchased a new set of hearing aids then you know what an investment they can be. Hearing aids can improve your quality of life, increasing mobility, your relationships, and your cognitive performance. Hearing aids are an investment that will last you for years. On average today’s hearing aids will last an individual 5 to 7 years, but you can get more out of them when you take care of them. Here are …
Weather Preparedness Tips for People with Hearing Loss
Winter months can bring extreme blizzards, while the summer, spring and fall can present it’s own inclement weather. A general rule is that if a weather emergency can occur it most likely eventually will. For many of us, we have spent years dealing with extreme weather, however, for those of us who’s hearing isn’t as sharp as it used to be, these kinds of weather emergencies can bring on a whole new set of challenges. …
Tips for a Successful Virtual Family Reunion
Holiday season is here and we want to wish you and yours a happy and healthy season! This year, family gatherings are going online and celebrating is going to look a little different. If you are planning your first online family gathering, here are a few things to keep in mind for an excellent event everyone can enjoy. Make a Plan, Set a Schedule While it may seem like less planning to stage an online …
Weather Preparedness Tips for People with Hearing Loss
With the climate changing, weather we used to rely on is no longer predictable. With the recent devastation caused by the wildfires in California, and the rise in hurricanes, tornados, and earthquakes, it can only help and maybe save your life to be prepared. At HearCare RI, we encourage everyone to have an action plan in place for the various emergencies one can face. For people with hearing loss, emergencies can bring extra challenges and …
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