Keep Hearing the Sounds of Summer

Have you been looking for fun summer activities?

Summertime means music!

Whether it’s a concert, music festival, or small local show, music events are fun for everyone. 

They can get quite loud too! Have you ever had ringing in your ears the day after a concert?

Tinnitus can be a sign that your hearing has been damaged. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), concerts can be between 94-110 decibels in volume. Hearing loss can occur at over 85 decibels, especially if prolonged over time. The majority of concerts last 1-2 hours, so the risk of damaging your ears is high. People of all ages can develop noise induced hearing loss, so it’s important to protect yourself!

Learn how to protect your ears on our website.

Get the Perfect Hearing Aid Near Alma, MI

Want to be able to enjoy summer activities again?

A hearing aid may be your solution! At CCMC Hearing Care, we can find the perfect hearing aid that suits your lifestyle. We also fit and repair hearing aids, so you can get back to hearing the sounds you love faster!

Contact us today to receive a hearing aid near Alma, MI.

How to Keep Your Ears Safe at Concerts

Are any of your favorite musicians performing in your area?

Want to learn how to prevent noise induced hearing loss?

Here are some ways to protect your ears at a concert:

Wear earplugs – Once your hearing is damaged, it can’t be reversed. It’s better to protect your hearing from the start by wearing earplugs. Cheap foam earplugs will work, but if you really want to protect your ears, musician’s earplugs are the way to go. Musician’s earplugs block out background noise and deliver precise, safe sound. You can get them from us! See here.

Choose Your Seat Wisely – While sitting or standing by the stage could be a dream come true, it can also be damaging, especially if you already have some degree of hearing loss, which 23% of Americans do. When picking your seat, choose a seat towards the middle or back of the room.

See more preventative measures.

Get the Perfect Hearing Aid Near Alma, MI

Can’t deny your hearing loss any longer?

A hearing aid may be your solution! At CCMC Hearing Care, we can find the perfect hearing aid that suits your lifestyle. We also fit and repair hearing aids, so you can get back to hearing the sounds you love faster!

Contact us today to receive a hearing aid near Alma, MI.

How to Ask for Hearing Accommodations

Will you be attending a loved ones’ wedding?

Are you worried you may not be able to enjoy it with your hearing loss?

Here are some accommodations you can ask for that will help you enjoy the wedding.

Integrate A Loop System, FM or DM System to the Venue – To eliminate background noise, you can ask the ceremony venue to integrate a loop system, FM, or DM system. These systems work by transmitting the sound from one or more microphones directly into your hearing aid or a personal receiver with headphones.  Make sure the microphone and loop system work in advance!

Request Written Materials – To be certain you don’t miss out, ask the couple to share their vows in written form on the wedding program if possible. If you want to dance during the reception, see if there is a set playlist that can be shared!

Learn other ways to enjoy a wedding with hearing loss.

Remember, asking for these accommodations is not bothersome. You need these accommodations to be able to enjoy the wedding as much as everyone else. You deserve to experience this lifechanging event to the fullest!

Enjoy the Perfect Wedding with a Hearing Aid Near Alma, MI

Is it time you received a hearing aid near Alma, MI?

CCMC Hearing Care can help!  A hearing test can determine the quality of your hearing and help us create a treatment plan for you. We can recommend, fit, and repair your hearing aids too.

Our hearing specialists can keep you hearing the sounds you love. Call 989-292-3572 or fill out our contact form today to receive your hearing aid near Alma, MI.

How to Enjoy a Wedding When You Have Hearing Loss

Wedding season is here!

Have you been receiving invitations?

How can you enjoy weddings to the fullest?

Ask for a Close Seat – Before the ceremony, arrange to sit at the front of the venue so you can hear and read lips if necessary. During the reception, ask for a table far from the DJ or band. At the table, position yourself so those you want to speak to most are at your sides rather than across the table. Not only is it harder to hear across the table, but high centerpieces can make reading lips difficult.

Wear Your Hearing Aids – If you wear hearing aids, make sure to wear them for the ceremony. You may need to adjust them to hear the vows but keep the background noise to a minimum. Throughout the day, take small breaks to turn your hearing aids off and relax. 

See more tips for enjoying the big day!

Enjoy the Perfect Wedding with a Hearing Aid Near Alma, MI

Is it time you received a hearing aid near Alma, MI?

CCMC Hearing Care can help!  A hearing test can determine the quality of your hearing and help us create a treatment plan for you. We can recommend, fit, and repair your hearing aids too.

Our hearing specialists can keep you hearing the sounds you love. Call 989-292-3572 or fill out our contact form today to receive your hearing aid near Alma, MI.

Adjust Your Hearing Aids for Spooky Fun This Halloween!

Are you a horror movie fan?

Looking forward to Halloween movie marathons?

Horror movies can be filled with screams and other loud sounds, so you’ll want to make sure your hearing aids are adjusted to your volume limit. Hearing aids amplify noise, but not all sounds at the same level. You can decide at which volume your hearing aids will amplify the loudest sounds before they become painful. If you’re not sure of your limit or want to be safe, you can lower the overall hearing aid volume in anticipation of louder sounds.

Make sure you can still hear your doorbell for trick or treaters!

Learn other ways to celebrate Halloween with hearing aids.

CCMC Hearing Care Provides Hearing Aids Near Alma, MI

Don’t miss the next “trick or treat!” 

Not sure if you need hearing aids?

At CCMC Hearing Care, you’ll receive an audiological screening to find your level of hearing loss, and if a hearing aid is right for you, you’ll be fitted for the type of hearing aid that suits your lifestyle. 

To get fitted for a hearing aid near Alma, MI, call CCMC Hearing Care today at 989-292-3572.

Tips for Trick or Treating with Hearing Aids

Are you spending Halloween with loved ones?

Plan on trick or treating with your grandchildren?

Here are two tips for trick or treating with hearing aids:

Make sure you’ve changed your hearing aid batteries or recharged them. You wouldn’t want to lose your hearing in the middle of the neighborhood at night! There are multiple types of hearing aid batteries that last for different time periods:

• Size 10 — 3-7 days 
• Size 312 — 3-10 days 
• Size 13 — 6-14 days
• Size 675 — 9-20 days

You may also want to use a hearing aid clip and cord to keep track of your hearing aids. If hearing aids aren’t fitted correctly, they could fall out and get damaged. If your hearing aids feel loose, CCMC Hearing Care can help fit them to your ear.

Learn more about hearing aids and Halloween on our website!

CCMC Hearing Care Provides Hearing Aids Near Alma, MI

Don’t miss the next “trick or treat!” 

To get fitted for a hearing aid near Alma, MI, call CCMC Hearing Care today at 989-292-3572.

Are Your Headphones Causing Hidden Hearing Loss?

If you love music but don’t want to bother your roommates or your family, you probably enjoy using headphones. Aren’t they great? But be careful. When you crank up the volume, you can cause damage to the tiny hairs and nerve cells that transmit sound impulses to your brain. Over time, you may develop hearing loss.

Your hearing test might result in a normal hearing audiogram, even though you might notice you have trouble understanding people talking over background noise. 

This kind of hidden hearing loss is common, especially in people who have been regularly exposed to loud sounds. If you’ve had a normal hearing audiogram but still have trouble hearing, talk to our hearing specialists!

Learn more on our website!

You Had a Normal Hearing Audiogram — Now What?

An audiogram shows how your brain perceives sounds in a testing situation: in a quiet room, wearing headphones, with one sound at a time. Many people who have a normal hearing audiogram still struggle to hear conversation in a crowd. Maybe you notice that you can’t hear your phone if the TV is on. 

You're not alone! 

This type of hearing trouble is called hidden hearing loss and it is common. It’s especially common in people who have been regularly exposed to loud sounds. 

If you’ve had a normal hearing audiogram but still have trouble hearing, talk to our hearing specialists!

Learn more on our website! 

Everyday Activities Contribute to Hearing Loss

Did you know that noise that measures over 85 decibels (dB) can permanently damage your hearing? 

That means that common daily activities like lawn care and driving through road construction can be loud enough to damage your hearing. You might even be exposed to several potentially damaging activities in a single summer day. Summer can be hard on your hearing!

You can protect your hearing by wearing earplugs or noise canceling headphones — even if you already wear hearing aids.

Learn more about protecting your hearing on our website.

 

Will the Sounds of Summer Lead to a Hearing Aid?

What are some of your favorite summertime activities in Michigan? Concerts? Boating? Tigers games?  

We love our outdoor activities in the summer, maybe a little too much. That ringing in your ears after a loud concert or rowdy ball game is a symptom of ear damage. Most people will get over a short exposure in a few days and the ringing will go away. But long-term exposure or sudden intense sounds, like an explosion, can cause permanent hearing loss. If you can’t hear the sounds of summer anymore, you might need a hearing aid.

To schedule an appointment, visit our website.