November 28, 2023 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
You asked for help with one basic task: take the trash out. But, regrettably, it never got done. When you ask why they didn’t do it, your partner responds “I never heard you ask me”. Curious how that works, how your partner didn’t hear the one thing you requested from them. The colloquial term for […]
November 22, 2023 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
In the movies, invisibility is a powerful tool. The characters can frequently do the impossible if they have the power of invisibility, whether it’s a spaceship with cloaking ability or a wizard with an invisibility cloak. Invisible health problems, regrettably, are equally as potent and much less fun. As an illustration, tinnitus is an extremely […]
November 14, 2023 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
Aging is one of the most prevalent indicators of hearing loss, and let’s face it, try as we might, we can’t avoid aging. Sure, dyeing your hair might make you look younger, but it doesn’t really change your age. But you may not know that a number of treatable health conditions have also been related […]
November 8, 2023 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
When someone mentions artificial intelligence (AI), it might conjure thoughts of your favorite sci-fi movie. But these days, AI is more science than just fiction. This is particularly true when it comes to hearing aids. The days when hearing aids merely boosted the volume and were one-size-fits-all are gone forever. Contemporary, high-end hearing aids utilize […]
October 31, 2023 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
You’re not quite sure why, but you’ve been feeling cranky lately. Well, it was aggravating earlier today when you felt left out of the meeting at work. Your daughter got up and abruptly left the house after becoming irritated when you kept asking her to turn the volume on the TV up. What’s the deal […]
October 23, 2023 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
Hearing loss is usually a slow process, making it easy to disregard the subtle changes in your ability to hear sounds. Unlike children, who get routine hearing tests in school, adults seldom even think of scheduling an appointment. You wouldn’t disregard a decline in your vision, so why wouldn’t you track your hearing health? It’s […]
October 17, 2023 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
Have you ever misplaced your earbuds? (Or, perhaps, accidentally left them in the pocket of a pullover that went through the laundry?) Suddenly, your morning jog is a million times more boring. You have a dull and dreary train ride to work. And the sound quality of your virtual meetings suffers considerably. The old saying […]
October 11, 2023 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
We typically think of hearing loss as something that advances little by little. It can be difficult to detect the symptoms due to this. (After all, you’re only turning up the volume on your TV once in a while, it’s nothing to be concerned about, right?) That’s normally the case, yes, but not always. Sometimes, […]
October 4, 2023 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
Most individuals are happy with their hearing aids: 91% of hearing aid wearers are pleased with the hearing aid experience when talking one-on-one, based on a recent survey. When talking about particular activities, 85% were satisfied in a group environment and watching TV, 78% while shopping, and 75% in a restaurant or on the phone. […]
September 27, 2023 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
It’s not difficult to notice how your body ages over time. You get wrinkles. Your hair turns gray (or falls out). Your joints begin to get stiff. Your skin becomes a little droopy in places. Perhaps you begin to detect some fading of your hearing and eyesight. It’s pretty hard not to see these changes. […]
