Naples Audiology & Hearing Center Hearing Tips

A person wearing an orange jacket, helmet, and goggles skis downhill on a snowy mountain, smiling with trees and a bright blue sky in the background.

Guarding Your Hearing in Winter: Ways to Keep Ears In Top Shape in the Cold

While winter is famous for celebratory fun, holiday lights, and snug sweaters, the season also introduces elements that are difficult for your ears. Issues like dry air, plummeting temperatures, and seasonal congestion frequently disrupt ear function and well-being. You can simply support your ear health this winter simply by keeping them covered. This guide explains

A smiling woman with long gray hair and glasses, wrapped in a brown shawl, stands indoors holding a white mug. The background shows a cozy living room with wooden furniture and shelves.

How Current Hearing Aid Devices Overcome Negative Attitudes Regarding Hearing Loss Devices

A lot of individuals find hearing loss progressing slowly, often allowing it to be overlooked. Even with indistinct conversations and fatiguing social interactions, some individuals delay taking the next step. Frequently, the barrier is not the hearing aid, but the connotations it brings. Considering how widespread hearing loss is, a lot of people nonetheless equate

A man wearing safety glasses and ear protection operates a table saw in a woodworking shop, guiding a piece of wood through the blade with both hands.

Pinpointing the Correct Level of Hearing Protection

Prolonged exposure to loud noise can take a heavy toll on your hearing health, especially in environments where sound levels surpass safe thresholds. You must protect your ears; this is key for more than preventing hearing loss—it also helps you keep focus despite noisy conditions. So, how do you choose the appropriate level of hearing

A smiling elderly woman gives a toast at a dining table, surrounded by family members of various ages, enjoying a festive meal together in a cozy, sunlit room.

When to Address a Loved One’s Hearing Loss: A Thanksgiving Guide

The Thanksgiving holiday focuses on great food, spending time with loved ones, and lively conversation. A loved one with hearing loss, though seated by caring family, can easily feel disconnected during the meal. While one might hesitate, a holiday setting is often an ideal, supportive time to begin a sensitive conversation about hearing health. The

An older man with gray hair wears a hearing aid and holds a smartphone, adjusting hearing aid settings on an app. A potted plant and a table are visible in the background.

Better Daily Life: The Power of Bluetooth Hearing Aids

In our fast-paced society, linking with people, information, and sound is vital. The rhythm of connected life can be hard to maintain for individuals with hearing loss, particularly when relying on older devices that prioritize loudness over clearer audio. Bluetooth hearing aids are making a difference. Merging high-tech wireless capability with daily convenience, they allow

An older woman with gray hair sits on a couch, eyes closed, touching her temples with both hands, appearing to have a headache or feel stressed.

Headaches from New Hearing Aids: Causes and Remedies

Providing better communication and an improved quality of life, hearing aids are often transformative. However, some people experience headaches when they first begin using hearing aids. Although this may be aggravating, it is fortunate that these headaches are generally temporary and easy to handle with proper care and fine-tuning. We will next explore the reasons

An older man with gray hair and a beard stands outdoors with arms crossed, wearing a light blue polo shirt, looking thoughtful. Lush green foliage and sunlight are visible in the background.

Understanding Hidden Hearing Loss

Have you ever walked away from a hearing test with normal results but still found it difficult to hear conversations, especially in loud eateries, crowded events, or busy offices? If your situation matches this, know that you’re not mistaken. The cause may be hidden hearing loss, which is an impairment in hearing that frequently goes

A smiling older woman with long gray hair and glasses resting on her head sits indoors with hands clasped. She wears a light blue top, and the background shows a cozy, sunlit room with shelves and a window.

Early Hearing Aid Use Linked to Dramatically Reduced Dementia Risk

What if safeguarding your auditory function could also help maintaining your memory? This discovery stems from research utilizing comprehensive data gathered by the Framingham Heart Study. Adults who begin using hearing aids before turning 70 could see their risk of dementia reduced by up to 61 percent, according to the findings, relative to individuals who

A graphic with a black soundwave line and the words “National Protect Your Hearing Month October,” with “Protect Your” highlighted in orange.

National Protect Your Hearing Month: 8 Methods to Shield Your Hearing

Noise is a ever-present presence in our daily lives. From lawnmowers and road noise to personal audio devices, the world is more cacophonous than ever. This increase in noise can have a detrimental effect on your hearing if you’re not careful. The observance of National Protect Your Hearing Month in October provides the best opportunity

A smiling elderly man with gray hair and glasses sits on a couch, hugging a young boy who is also smiling and holding a smartphone, both looking at the phone screen together.

Struggling to Hear Women and Children Speak? Here’s Why

Why is it more difficult to hear women’s and children’s voices? As proof, perhaps you have noticed that some men say they can’t hear their wives’ voices when they are repeating the “to-do” list. That’s a joke, but it is fairly common for people to struggle to hear the voices of women and children. Let’s