Hearing Wellness Blog
Having hearing loss is a unique experience, and everyone deals with it differently. However, this doesn’t stop people from finding a community online – such as the one we’ve built for you right here. Please explore our Hearing Wellness Blog developed by your Lemme Audiologists, and reach out to us if you want to continue the conversation.
Can I sleep in my hearing aids?
Patients often ask, “Can I sleep in my hearing aids?” Our answer is yes, however, there are a few things to consider! If you have rechargeable hearing aids, you will need to find another charging time throughout the day. Sleeping in them means they won’t be able to...
“I’m Too Old For Hearing Aids!”
Some people believe they are too old to get new hearing aids, but that’s not true! No matter your age, hearing well is important for your health. When you can hear clearly, your brain stays active and strong. It is important to keep your brain and ears active to...
Why Are My Hearing Aids Squealing!
If your hearing aids are squealing, they are probably not squealing from delight. Known as “feedback,” this squealing happens when sound from the hearing aid leaks out of your ear and gets picked up by the microphone of your hearing aid. This will happen when your...
Encouraging Loved Ones
What is the best way to encourage loved ones to seek help for hearing loss? Be honest with your family members and talk to them about their hearing problems. Family gatherings can involve laughter, conversation and interaction. Individuals with hearing loss often...
What are Real Ear Measurements and Why Are They Important?
Real Ear Measurement is a test that we use to verify that your hearing aids are programmed to the correct prescription for your individual hearing loss. The results of the test shows us how much amplification (volume) you are receiving at each of the different speech...
Cell Phone Hearing Tips
Sometimes, conversations on cell phones can lead to frustration. Not understanding what the other person is saying, the other person sounding garbled, background noise interfering with the conversation…So, to help you have better conversations on your cell phone, we...
Importance of Early Hearing Treatment
Importance of Early Hearing Treatment The importance of early hearing treatment is usually an afterthought until it is too late. Most people tend to delay treatment of their hearing loss until they cannot communicate. This happens even in the best of listening...
Hearing Loss Increases Risk of Falls
Hearing Loss Increases Risk of Falls and Balance Issues Dr. Frank Lin, an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the university's Bloomberg School of Public Health, and his colleague Dr. Luigi Ferrucci found that people with a...
Technology Addressing Hearing
Technology Addressing Hearing Hearing aids are primarily useful in improving the hearing and speech comprehension of people who have hearing loss that results from damage to the small sensory cells in the inner ear, called hair cells. This type of hearing loss is...
Tinnitus Treatment Options
Tinnitus Treatment The primary objective for all currently-available tinnitus treatment options is to lower the perceived burden, allowing the patient to live a more comfortable, unencumbered, and content life. There are several well-established therapies for patients...
