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. […]
September 21, 2023 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
Determining hearing loss is more technical than it might at first seem. You can most likely hear certain things clearly at lower volumes but not others. Most letters might sound clear at any volume but others, like “s” and “b” may get lost. When you figure out how to understand your hearing test it becomes […]
September 11, 2023 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
Imagine for a minute you’re a salesperson. Today, you’re on a very important call with a possible client. Your company is being considered for a job and several people from your company have gathered on a conference call. All of the various voices get a little muddled and difficult to comprehend. But you’re getting most […]
September 5, 2023 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
Pizza is a fascinating thing. You can change the toppings, sauces, even the cheeses on it, but as long as it meets a few basic criteria, it’s still a pizza. That’s similar to hearing loss. But as long as you have trouble hearing sound, it’s still hearing loss regardless of whether it’s due to genetic […]
