Hearing aids can be expensive, so when researching a new pair to purchase, it is important to consider how long they will last. Modern hearing aids typically have a lifespan anywhere from 3-7 years, but even if two different people buy the same hearing aid, they can last very different lengths of time.

As we age, we want to continue to live independent and full lives, so we try to take care of our brain and its health. But how do we know if we are doing the right things? Sound Hearing Care now offers a simple - yet revolutionary - screening to detect and prevent early cognitive decline. Learn more so that you can have the peace that you can enjoy your life to the fullest!

While many school districts have students e-Learning at home, this can be a new challenge for hearing impaired children and their caregivers. As families continue to learn to navigate this challenging time, we wanted to provide some tips to help you care for your child while they are home more than they usually are.

You may have heard that hearing loss can lead to a cognitive decline, but did you also know that recent research has shown wearing hearing aids may reverse cognitive decline? Recent studies of individuals who have had memory loss as they age and then started wearing hearing aids have shown some memory improvement.

October is National Audiology Awareness Month, and this brings the attention to taking care of your hearing and protecting your hearing. Protecting your hearing should be at the top of everyone’s list when it comes to taking care of their health.

In the United States, newborn babies receive a hearing screening while still in the hospital. The main reason for this test after birth is to ensure hearing loss in infants is detected early so it can be treated early. If your newborn doesn’t pass the hearing screening, it’s essential to consult your pediatrician to find out the next steps to take.

Many people are still concerned about going out during the Covid-19 pandemic, but rest assured that with the proper precautions, you can get back to your daily life, including visiting your hearing care specialist. While a lot of people have chosen to delay non-emergency medical visits, skipping the appointment with your hearing care specialist can affect your well-being. We have put together a list of tips to help ease your mind and keep you safe during any medical visit.

Hearing aids, like most electronic devices, can be powered by two different kinds of batteries: rechargeable or disposable. In the last few years, hearing aids with rechargeable batteries have become more and more popular. Rechargeable hearing aids have built-in batteries that don’t need regular removal because you dock the hearing aids every night on a charger. There are pros and cons to both rechargeable batteries and disposable batteries.

The delicate technology inside of hearing aids can be damaged easily, and one of the biggest and invisible culprits is humidity. Humidity, or water, can damage hearing aids to the point that they are no longer usable. Even if you take every precaution to avoid having your hearing aids near the shower, pool, or when you wash your face, humidity can still enter your hearing aids. To help prevent moisture from entering hearing aids, it’s important to understand why moisture can damage hearing aids.

Mark your calendar! We are celebrating our new Simponsville office location Friday, July 31st from 3 pm to 5 pm and we would love for you to join us!

The new Widex Moment™ is going to change the way you hear sounds, something we know that many people have been hoping for!

If you are one of the millions of people that wear hearing aids, you may find it challenging to wear a face mask at the same time. With no end to the Covid-19 pandemic in sight, many establishments, counties, and even states are requiring patrons to wear face masks when they are inside a public building. For people that wear hearing aids, this can present a few challenges because it can be harder to understand others during a conversation, and the ear loops on a mask can tug on your hearing aids when you take the mask off. We have gathered some tips to help you with wearing a mask and communicating while wearing a mask.

Coronavirus has put the focus on a lot of things related to health, and recently that attention is directed to masks that doctors, dentists, and surgeons wear. For many people that are hearing impaired or wear hearing aids, they rely on reading lips. Before coronavirus, you could easily visit your doctor or dentist and speak and be able to read their lips to help you follow the conversation. Still, now that medical professionals are wearing masks any time they meet with patients, this presents a new challenge for the hearing impaired.

If you have been diagnosed with hearing loss, or even if you haven’t, there are things you can do to help improve your overall health and hearing. We have gathered some tips that you can follow to help your hearing loss. While these won’t cure hearing loss, they can help you feel your best!

For a long time, friends and family kept asking Marge if she needed hearing aids. A few years ago a neighbor referred Marge to Sound Hearing Care and now she's enjoying better hearing and quality of life!

Meet Tony. He's enjoyed better hearing through Sound Hearing Care for over seven years! Tony came to us after many years of poor quality of life. Listen as Tony describes the benefits of his hearing aids and the hearing services we provide. He loves being able to interact and hear his grandchildren's voices.

Rick struggled with hearing loss for over 10 years before coming to Sound Hearing Care. His relationships, especially his marriage, suffered as a result of his long-term hearing loss. Listen to Rick as he talks about the success he’s experienced with his new hearing aids and the team at Sound Hearing Care!

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many workers are working remotely for the first time. For people with hearing loss, this can present new challenges, and it can be overwhelming to navigate this new normal. We have gathered some tips to help you figure out the best way to work remotely and communicate with coworkers during virtual meetings so they can be more productive.

While places are starting to open up, many people are still mostly staying home to protect themselves and others during the COVID-19 pandemic. For people that have a hearing impairment and people that wear hearing aids, being home all the time can present new hearing challenges that you aren’t used to handling. Read the tips below to help you manage your new routine, and if you are struggling with your keeping your hearing aids clean or working correctly, make sure to give us a call.

Clogged ears can be very bothersome, especially when you don’t know what the cause of it is. It can be so frustrating trying to figure out why all sounds are muffled in your ears. There are a few different reasons why you have clogged ears, but remember, it’s always important to see your hearing care professional when you are having ear issues.