Stop where you are reading for a minute and just listen – what do you hear? Is it simply the twittering of soft bird sounds – or maybe the steady rush of nearby traffic? Perhaps there’s some construction noise in the distance, or a lawn mower chugging along next door. Chances are your surroundings aren’t very quiet – or at … Read More
A Link between Hearing Loss & Cardiovascular Disease
A healthy heart is central to a healthy body and mind. The cardiovascular system includes the heart, blood, and blood vessels. The circulation of blood transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and other things that are essential to nourishing the body. When the cardiovascular system is weak, there can be devastating consequences. The Centers for Disease Control in fact points to heart … Read More
Protect your Family’s Hearing This 4th of July
The 4th of July is the noisiest holiday of all – the newest fireworks displays are longer, more colorful and, louder! There are such great celebration options on the 4th, parades, picnics, pool parties, family get-togethers and the day ends with the traditional fireworks. Everyone ooohs and ahhs at the aerial extravaganza. Fidelity Hearing Center wants you to enjoy the … Read More
Healthy diet may stave off age-related hearing loss for women
There are many reasons to stick to a healthy diet, from keeping us energetic to strengthening our immune system to lowering our cholesterol. A couple of studies have also revealed that a healthy diet could support your hearing health and also help lower the risk for developing hearing loss! Understanding Hearing Loss Hearing loss is the third most common medical … Read More
Improve Family Communication by Treating Hearing Loss for Father’s Day
Did you know that one in three people over the age of 65 experience some degree of hearing loss – whether or not they acknowledge it? As the third most common medical condition in the US, hearing loss may happen to anyone at any age – but it is especially common in older adults. Hearing loss tends to be an … Read More
Getting to Know Your Hearing Aids
Congratulations! You’ve just done something that many folks put off for years or even decades. Choosing to intervene in hearing loss is a way to introduce ease and communication back into your life. Hearing aid wearers report less instances of depression than those people whose hearing loss remains undiagnosed and unacknowledged. It also gives you back control in your life, … Read More
Tips for Creating a Good Disclosure Strategy
May is Better Speech and Hearing Month, which means it’s the perfect time to take a look at the ways we are communicating in the world. If you live with hearing loss, you have probably spent some time thinking about how you disclose your hearing loss within the world. This is never a one-size-fits-all arrangement. Everyone must develop a strategy … Read More
Best Rechargeable Hearing Aids
Hearing aids today are modern marvels – tiny sound processors that are programmed for your specific hearing loss, adaptable to different situations and can even boast clear, streaming sound and digital connectivity. All that is to say, hearing aids are on the cutting edge of delivering power and performance in an astoundingly small package! Now, with advances in battery technology, … Read More
Know Your Rights: Accessibility & Public Spaces
Over 20 years ago, the groundbreaking Americans with Disabilities Act (known as the ADA) provided a new standard for the civil rights of people living with disabilities for access and participate in society. In essence, the Americans with Disabilities Act makes discrimination against the disabled illegal. With this goal, the ADA greatly increased the rights of people with disabilities to … Read More
Preparing for Emergencies with Hearing Aids
It leads to the question: what precautions are you taking to ensure that you don’t have to live without your hearing aids? In the event of an emergency, you may find yourself in circumstances that interrupt your daily life. It’s prudent to keep a bag or store of essentials stocked so that you are prepared when necessary. While we hope … Read More