Don't let hearing loss get in the way of your date this Valentine's Day! Check out our 5 tips for a great date night below: 1. Research the restaurant that you've chosen. Lighting and background noise are important factors in hearing. 2. Make sure your hearing aids and accessories are working properly before leaving the house! 3. Are you going to see a movie or a play? Call ahead and ask about their accessibility options such as open captioning or loop systems. 4. Pack extra hearing aid batteries. 5. Keep your hearing aids away from your "getting ready" routine - hairspray and gels can clog and ruin hearing aids! Sonus is always available and ready to assist in your hearing needs. For questi
After an 8-year-long research of a study of more than 10,000 men, scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School - both in Boston - have found that hearing loss is tied to a higher risk of cognitive decline. This recent study adds to the growing body of knowledge that links hearing loss and cognitive decline. The study proved that the size of the risk of decline was in line with the severity of hearing loss. The risk of subjective cognitive decline was 30% higher among men with mild hearing loss, compared to those with no hearing loss at all. Subjective cognitive decline refers to the changes in memory and thinking that people noice in themselves. "Our findings," says
Did you know that the average decibel level of sound during a stadium football game is 90 dB? Loud sounds, such as those experienced during a stadium football game, can cause great damage to hearing. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health says that levels of 85 dB for an eight-hour time period can cause hearing loss. For every 3 dB increase in sound level, the recommended time of exposure is cut in half! That means that for a stadium averaging 90 dB, a mere four hours of exposure can cause permanent hearing loss. To protect your hearing, we recommend utilizing ear plugs in environments with dB levels over 60 dB. If you have any questions regarding the safety of your hearing
