Keeping Your Hearing Aids Working Well: A Simple Cleaning Guide Your hearing aids are sophisticated devices that work hard to help you hear better. Just like eyeglasses need regular cleaning to provide clear vision, hearing aids need routine care to perform their best and last longer. Earwax, moisture, and debris can clog microphone ports, receivers…
Medicare and Hearing Aids: What Seniors Need to Know If you’re a senior considering hearing aids, one of the biggest questions is likely about cost and insurance coverage. “Does Medicare cover hearing aids?” is one of the most common inquiries we hear at Elderly Care First, and understanding the answer is crucial for planning and…
That Ringing, Buzzing, or Hissing Sound: Understanding Tinnitus Do you hear a persistent ringing, buzzing, hissing, clicking, or humming sound that others don’t seem to notice? This common phenomenon is called Tinnitus. While not a disease itself, tinnitus is a symptom – often related to underlying changes in the ear or auditory system – and it becomes increasingly…
Your Guide to Healthy Hearing in Later Life Hearing connects us to the world – to conversations with family, the sounds of nature, music, and important alerts. As we age, changes in our hearing are very common, affecting millions of seniors. Ignoring hearing loss can lead to feelings of isolation, frustration, and can even impact…