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• Happy hearing makes for happy holidays! Posted by Audibel Hearing Aids of Shreveport on December 13, 2019 Holidays are a time for being with family and friends and having fun! A few tips will help keep your hearing aids working well to make sure you get the most out of this holiday season! 1. Watch out for the cold! Hearing aids are basically little computers, so don’t leave them in the car overnight. If you do, give them time to warm up before using them. 2.... Read More
• Is there a way I can help a loved one who has hearing loss? Posted by Audibel Hearing Aids of Shreveport on December 06, 2019 We know that, left untreated, hearing loss can negatively affect our quality of life. Studies link untreated hearing loss to stress, depression, social isolation, and even dementia. Untreated hearing loss also increases the risk of falling, putting personal safety at risk. But the person with hearing loss isn’t the only person affected by it. Hearing loss... Read More
• 11 Reasons why you should test your hearing Posted by Audibel Hearing Aids of Shreveport on November 21, 2019 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 why you should schedule a hearing test and find out for sure. 1. A hearing... Read More
• How to know if you should get your hearing tested Posted by Audibel Hearing Aids of Shreveport on November 06, 2019 Do you ever feel like people around you are mumbling or speaking too quickly? Are you having to ask others to repeat themselves frequently or struggling to follow a conversation when there is background noise? If so, these could be indicators that you have a hearing loss. Often, our friends and family members may notice we have hearing loss before we do. We may... Read More
• What is mild hearing loss? Posted by Audibel Hearing Aids of Shreveport on October 10, 2019 Mild hearing loss may sound, umm, mild, but it’s quite the misnomer. Professionals classify any hearing thresholds between 25-40 dB to be a mild hearing loss. But short of measuring your hearing loss precisely, how can you tell if you have mild hearing loss? People with a mild hearing loss tend to be able to hear speech when someone is speaking close to... Read More