Can Sun Exposure Cause Hearing Loss?
Living in Santa Barbara means that fun trips to Mesa Lane Beach are only a short drive away. Whether you enjoy swimming or sunbathing, knowing how to protect yourself from the sun’s UV rays is essential to a fun time. Not only can sun exposure cause damage to the skin, eyes and immune system, but…
Is There a Link Between Hypertension and Hearing Loss?
Many things, including loud noise exposure and physical damage to the ear, can cause hearing loss. One potential cause you may not hear about as frequently is high blood pressure, also called hypertension. Let’s examine hypertension and the effect it may have on hearing. What Is Hypertension? Hypertension is a condition where the force of…
How To Prepare for Summer Camp if Your Child Has Hearing Loss
If you have a child with hearing loss who is about to head off to summer camp, you want to make sure both they and you feel properly prepared. Let’s take a look at steps you can take both before and during camp to help enhance your child’s summer fun! Summer Camp Tips For Children…
What Should I Do if My Hearing Aid Gets Wet?
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports that, “About 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids.” If you’re among this population and you’ve already purchased a hearing aid, you may be concerned about contact with moisture. Follow our steps below if your hearing aid accidentally gets wet, whether you’re…
Should I Wear a Medical ID Bracelet if I Have Hearing Loss?
If you’re in an emergency, a medical ID bracelet can provide a first responder with important health information about you, so they can treat you effectively, whether you’re at home or at Bohnett Park on 1251 San Pascual St. For those with hearing loss, they may be wondering if a medical ID bracelet is necessary….
Tips for Train Travel with Hearing Loss
Are you among the 15% of American adults who reports some trouble hearing, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders? If you are and you’re planning to take a trip on a train soon, you may be wondering what you can do to prepare. We review tips for this below. Buy…
How To Navigate a Party With Hearing Aids
Do you have a wedding, family get-together, or a birthday dinner with friends at Bluewater Grill coming up? Social events are a regular occurrence, and if you are new to hearing aids, you may be nervous about how to navigate a party or other event while wearing them. Let’s go over a few steps you…
Signs Your Hearing Aid Doesn’t Fit Properly
One study focused on the reasons people who need hearing aids don’t use them found that “hearing aid value, fit and comfort and maintenance of the hearing aid, attitude, device factors, financial reasons, psycho-social/situational factors, healthcare professionals attitudes, ear problems, and appearance” are the main factors. The purpose of this post is to focus on…
Tips for Navigating Social Situations as a New Hearing Aid User
Hearing loss makes social situations harder because it affects your ability to communicate with others. Hearing can make it significantly easier for you to navigate everything from work parties to dinner out with friends at a busy restaurant like Toma Restaurant & Bar. However, even though getting hearing aids is the first and best step…
What to Know About Hearing Aid Battery Safety
Though rechargeable hearing aids are becoming increasingly popular, the vast majority of hearing aids still take disposable button batteries. These are essential for helping you hear well in complex listening environments, but there are some things you need to keep in mind in terms of safety. We review tips below. Button Batteries Can Be Dangerous…
