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Whether you’re exploring solutions for the first time or a long-time hearing aid user, our experts at Van Doorne Hearing Care are here to offer advice and resources to support your journey.

Getting Ready For Your Hearing Test

You’re a pretty busy person, so it’s reasonable that you completely forgot about the hearing test you have scheduled. Fortunately, you just got that reminder text from the clinic, and you still have time to get ready. But what type of preparation should you do? While it may not call for an all-night study session

How to Make Summer Social Activities Easier With Hearing Loss

Relaxation, sunshine, and social gatherings are what summer is all about. However, for people who have hearing loss, navigating these seasonal gatherings can sometimes pose unique difficulties. Don’t worry though, even if you have hearing loss, you can still enjoy summer fun. Get the most out of summer with these worthwhile tips Manage your summer

Hearing Loss and Hypertension

Did you realize that high blood pressure can also increase your chance of developing age-related hearing loss? From around 40 years old and up, you may start to detect that your hearing is starting to fail. You most likely won’t even notice your progressing hearing loss even though it’s a permanent condition. Typically, it’s the

Is Your Forgetfulness Resulting From Hearing Loss?

Your whole life can be impacted by age-related hearing loss. Not only is your ability to hear impacted, but also your social connections, your professional networks, and even your cognitive abilities. Over time, hearing loss can profoundly impact how your brain works in ways that directly impact your mood, your memory, and more. The relationship

Is Your Tinnitus Being Caused by Your Environment?

Tinnitus is an extremely common condition of the ear. It’s one of the most prevalent health conditions in the world with some estimates indicating that up to 10 percent of the population experiences it at one time or another. The condition manifests as a sound in the ear that isn’t actually there, typically, it’s a

It’s a Mistake to Hold Off Hearing Loss Treatment – Here’s Why

Amidst hectic schedules and the distractions of events, it’s all too easy to put off essential appointments, like those with a hearing specialist or for fitting hearing aids. You might not even get around to shopping for hearing aids whatsoever. But hearing loss impacts more than only your ears and holding off on treatment can

Safeguarding Your Sense of Hearing: 4 Practices to Protect Your Ears

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, our ears often bear the brunt of neglect and accidental harm. There are a few common but hazardous practices, including making use of cotton swabs and ear candling, that will put your hearing health in peril. What follows are a few strategies you can use to help

Why Does Earwax Build Up?

Chances are, earwax and its buildup haven’t been subjects of significant consideration for you, except perhaps during ear hygiene routines. Still, it’s crucial to have an understanding of its purpose and how it forms. So why does earwax build-up? Earwax, scientifically known as cerumen, is a thick combination of debris, hair, skin particles, sweat, and

Love and Hearing Loss: Communication Tips for Couples

Hearing loss can affect many areas of your daily life. Neglected hearing loss, for example, can impact your professional life, your favorite pastimes, and even your relationships. Communication can become strained for couples who are coping with hearing loss. This can cause increased stress, more disputes, and even the development of animosity. If neglected, in

You Should Get Your Hearing Examined Regularly For These Four Reasons

Why is it important to have your hearing tested regularly? That’s because your general health can be considerably impacted by hearing loss. Getting your hearing evaluated regularly can help you identify hearing loss early, get care sooner, and, improve your health, well-being, and quality of life. Getting a hearing test – who should do it?

What is the Expected Lifespan of a Modern Hearing Aid?

With proper care, hearing aids can last for a number of years, but their effectiveness depends on whether they’re programmed to your existing level of hearing loss. Getting routine hearing assessments is key to making sure your hearing aids are programmed and fit properly. Assuming correct programming and fitting, here’s a guideline for their longevity.

“Normal” Hearing, Yet Fighting to Follow Conversations

Your workplace recently embraced the trend of open-office floor plans, promoting cooperation and teamwork. But this new arrangement has become difficult for you. It’s because the elevated noise is making it challenging to follow along with conversation and not because you miss the privacy of cubical walls. Even if standard hearing tests indicate totally fine