So you think you have hearing loss. What are the first steps you should take? What can you expect? The first step is probably a visit to a clinic or your family physician’s office, where you’ll mo...Read More
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Hear the Weather Changing
Summer is officially over. We’re smack in the middle of fall. Cold weather is right around the corner. For those with hearing loss, what does that mean? Wintertime weather means bulky clothing like ...Read More
4 Halloween Hearing Aid Safety Tips
It’s Halloween season, and with Halloween season comes candy, costumes, and – you guessed it – hearing aid safety. Every parent knows the basics of safe trick or treating (look both ways...Read More
Surprising Levels of Everyday Sounds
So you don’t go to any loud concerts, you don’t work around heavy machinery without proper ear protection, and you always keep your tv and music at a reasonable volume — can you still lose your ...Read More
Sign Language
Learning sign language can be as challenging as learning any language. But today, opportunities exist that make learning sign language seem less daunting. There are videos on youtube, apps that help y...Read More
Hearing Aids and Cell Phones
Over the past decade, cell phones have quickly become indispensable parts of everyday life. From talking or texting to finding directions, your cell phone is always within reach. For those with hearin...Read More
Tips for Going Back to School with Hearing Loss
Going back to school with hearing loss can be daunting. There is a lot to consider, especially in regards to responsibility. What should the school do? What should the state do? What should parents an...Read More
Testing Your Infant’s Hearing
We at REM stress the importance of early intervention quite a bit. That’s because the earlier a hearing problem is addressed, the greater the chance a child’s hearing and comprehension will develo...Read More
MUSICIANS EARPLUGS
What are the benefits of musicians earplugs? Musician’s earplugs are custom made. They fit better than conventional, over the counter earplugs, and they are easy to take in and out. Also – an...Read More
CHILDREN, MUSIC THROUGH HEADPHONES, AND HEARING LOSS
Many headphones marketed towards children highlight their safe hearing levels. Volume controls limiting audio intensity – anything above 85 dB is “blocked off” – are built in to avoid ...Read More