Do you know what a cyborg is? You probably imagine a half human, half machine when you think of a cyborg, particularly if you enjoy science fiction movies (these characters are typically cleverly utilized to touch on the human condition). You can get some truly fantastic cyborgs in Hollywood. But actually, somebody wearing something as […]
You take care of your hearing aids. Cleaning them every day, you make sure they are safe and comfortable on their charger when you go to bed. But you get pretty distressed when your hearing aids suddenly stop working the way they did once. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to diagnose the […]
If you’re still wearing your older hearing aids, they may be better than no hearing aids, but they also could be costing you in some ways. Hearing aid technology has advanced a lot in the last few years! It’s gone to digital from analog, for one thing, and there are features today that weren’t even […]
Assistive listening devices and hearing aids can be utilized to treat the common condition of hearing loss. However, hearing loss often goes undiagnosed and unaddressed. This can lead to greater depression rates and feelings of isolation in those who have hearing loss. And these feelings of depression and separation can be enhanced by the breakdown […]
Back in the old days they were known as “books-on-tape”. Back then, obviously, we didn’t even have CDs let alone streaming services. These days, people call them audiobooks (which, to be honest, is a far better name). An audiobook allows you to read a book by, well, listening to it. It’s sort of like when […]
Remember the old tale of Johnny Appleseed? When you were younger you likely heard the tale of how Johnny Appleseed traveled around providing fresh apples to communities (the moral of the story is that apples are healthy, and you should eat them). That’s only partly true. Around the end of the 19th century, Johnny Appleseed […]
Have you ever had your vehicle break down in the middle of the road? That really stinks! Your car has to be safely pulled off the road. And then, for whatever reason, you probably pop your hood and take a look at your engine. What’s strange is that you do this even if you have […]
When it comes to history, there are three different types of individuals: individuals who find history to be incredibly fascinating, individuals who think history is horribly dull, and those who believe history is full of aliens. The history of hearing aids isn’t full of aliens (sorry not sorry). But it’s probably a lot weirder than […]
As we age, we all know that hearing loss and specific mental health concerns can progress despite a healthy, active lifestyle. And scientists have recognized a strong link between the two that shouldn’t be dismissed and it will help if you don’t turn that hearing aid off. Depression is twice as likely in people who […]
Have you ever experienced an itch that you just couldn’t scratch? Alright, there are two ways to think about it: The first thing you may think of is that bucket list item you just never seem to get done. Or, if you’re a bit less of a romantic, you think about that spot on your […]
