Could the way you listen to the world be wrong? Of course not. There is no one way to hear the world around you. But according to a little known discipline referred to as acoustic ecology, the relatio...Read More
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Tinnitus Education
Tinnitus education starts early at REM! For children especially, early management of tinnitus can help prevent future issues, such as hearing loss due to noise exposure. And while it’s very importan...Read More
Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. What can you do to help spread awareness? What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s is “an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys...Read More
BHSM & Beyond
Now that Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM) is coming to a close, you might find yourself wondering what else you can do to help raise awareness about communication disorders. To Recap BHSM Com...Read More
Shopping with Hearing Loss
We all know that hearing loss — whether mild or severe — can affect everyday life in significant ways. Trying to hold a conversation, listen to a lecture, or spend time in public can seem daunting...Read More
Better Hearing & Speech Month 2019
Better Hearing & Speech Month is an important yearly campaign designed to help raise awareness about communication disorders, and every year we at REM do our best to help spread its message. The m...Read More
Bananas and Hearing
Can bananas help your hearing? Maybe! “In the same way that we are told to drink milk to keep our bones strong we are now being encouraged to eat bananas to protect our hearing.” Why? It all has t...Read More
Custom Ear Plugs
The final blog in our earplug series is all about custom protection. These types of ear plugs are made with the help of an audiologist, and offer the most personalized sound attenuation and fit. What...Read More
Over The Ear (OTE) Ear Plugs
This week we’re continuing our tech spotlight blog series by talking about something a little more niche: over-the-ear (OTE) protection. OTE protection, more commonly known as “ear muffs”, is no...Read More
Reusable Ear Plugs
Last week — to coincide with our new technology spotlight — we wrote about the uses and benefits of disposable earplugs. This week we’re focusing on reusable protection, similar to the disposab...Read More