2020 World Hearing Day – 3rd March
‘Hearing for life: don’t let hearing loss limit you’. Lakeland Hearing Ltd campaign. On World Hearing Day 2020, We will highlight that timely and effective interventions can ensure that people with hearing loss are able to achieve their full potential. It will draw attention to: At all life stages, communication and good hearing health connect […]
Remember remember to protect your hearing this November
Remember remember to protect your hearing this November With Bonfire Night fast approaching you may be planning on attending an organised display with your family and friends, or holding your own event in the back garden. Fireworks are great fun to watch but they can be noisy, so it’s important to think about protecting your […]
How to care for your hearing aids this autumn
How to care for your hearing aids this autumn Meteorological autumn started on Sunday 1 September and lasts until Saturday 30 November. As the weather gets colder, you should try and take extra care of your hearing aids. Unless you’re working outside for many hours in the freezing cold, it’s highly unlikely that your hearing […]
Four common places where you should protect your hearing
Four common places where you should protect your hearing October is National Protect Your Hearing Month. This month-long campaign is a great reminder that preventative hearing health care is just as important as treating existing hearing loss. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hearing loss is the third most common chronic health […]
Do’s and don’ts of hearing aid battery care
Do’s and don’ts of hearing aid battery care Hearing aids batteries keep our ears going! Here are some quick do’s and don’ts to get the most out of your hearing aid batteries. Do’s Do let your batteries rest for one minute after you pull the tab off and before you put into your hearing aid. […]
11 reasons why you should test your hearing
11 reasons why you should test your hearing Hearing loss happens. It’s the third most common health problem for older adults in the U.S., after arthritis and heart disease. Hearing loss is also very treatable — and more beneficial when treatment is started early. If you suspect you have hearing loss, here are 11 reasons […]
Wearing hearing aids takes some getting used to
Wearing hearing aids takes some getting used to Remember your last pair of new shoes? You try them on in the store, they fit well and they feel fine. But then, by the end of the first day that you wore them all day, your feet were sore, there were rub spots, and at some […]
Do’s and don’ts of living with tinnitus
Do’s and don’ts of living with tinnitus Over 50 million Americans experience tinnitus — or ringing in the ears. When you first realize you have tinnitus, it can be difficult to know what to do. Here is a starter list of dos and don’ts for people dealing with tinnitus. Do’s Do talk to a hearing […]
Can earwax cause hearing loss?
Can earwax cause hearing loss? In short, yes, earwax can cause hearing loss. But it doesn’t occur as commonly as one might think. In fact, very few patients who are seen by hearing healthcare professionals have hearing loss that is literally due to excessive earwax (cerumen impaction). More likely, the patient has experienced a gradual […]
Research concludes wearing hearing aids may reduce the risk of dementia
Research concludes wearing hearing aids may reduce the risk of dementia A new study by the University of Exeter and King’s College London shows that people who wear a hearing aid for age-related hearing problems maintain better brain function over time than those who don’t. This follows other important research which has shown that hearing […]