Hearing Unlimited

09/26/2025

🎶 “When Putting on Music Helped Me Hear” — A Refreshing Perspective on Background Sound

I recently read an article on *Living With Hearing Loss* where Shari Eberts shared an eye-opening experience: she discovered that in quiet spaces, conversations can actually be harder to follow. But when she turned on soft background music in a small gathering, something shifted—her guests naturally spoke more clearly, voices rose just enough, and everything felt easier to understand without strain.

Here are a few takeaways and ideas worth trying:

- Sometimes silence isn’t the best friend—soft background music might help nudge everyone to speak more clearly.
- It’s about balance: music that’s too loud won’t help, but a gentle background track in quiet spaces might ease listening fatigue.
- Communication is a two-way street: visual cues, context, and awareness matter just as much as volume.

Have you ever tried turning on quiet music to help conversations flow more naturally? I’d love to hear your experience.

Find out if background noise can improve your listening experience. Factors like setting and hearing loss play a role.

09/25/2025

What a testimonial!!! 🥰 Ed, we appreciate your trust in Hearing Unlimited! Thank you for sharing your experience. 🌟

09/24/2025

Know the facts about hearing loss and risk of falls... 👇

09/23/2025

🌱✨ If you could give your younger self advice, what would it be?

This thoughtful piece reflects on things people wish they’d known earlier—especially around hearing health. Imagine being more proactive about check-ups, protecting your ears in noisy times, and appreciating every little sound before it changes.

If we could go back, some wisdom we’d share:

+ Don’t wait until hearing loss becomes noticeable—regular screenings make a difference.
+ Turn down the volume, especially in loud environments. Your ears deserve gentler care.
+ Be curious: understand what’s happening when hearing changes, and bust the myths.
+ The little moments—birds chirping, laughter, whispering—are worth preserving.

Let’s honor our past by doing better now. Because every day is an opportunity to protect, cherish, and celebrate the gift of hearing.

What advice would you give your younger self about hearing health?

Looking back over each grade when I felt embarrassed, I wish I could have told myself that even when people ask questions about the FM, by the next day they have usually forgotten about it. Most of the time I cared more than other people did.

09/23/2025

🌟 Provider Spotlight: Sherry, Hearing Instrument Specialist 🌟

We’re excited to shine the spotlight on Sherry, one of our fantastic Hearing Instrument Specialists here at Hearing Unlimited! 🎧✨

Sherry isn’t just skilled—she’s deeply passionate about helping people hear their best. Whether she’s guiding someone through their first fitting, making adjustments for comfort, or explaining technology in simple, caring terms, she brings genuine warmth and expertise to every appointment.

If you’re ready for hearing care that listens to you, Sherry’s here to walk with you every step of the way.

Meet Sherry, a dedicated Hearing Instrument Specialist at Hearing Unlimited.Growing up with a mother who worked as a Deaf Interpreter, Sherry saw from an ear...

09/22/2025

🚨🔥 Smoke alarms are life-saving, but for those with hearing loss, the standard kind might not be enough. Today’s article shares how specialized alarms—like visual alerts, bed shakers, or loud/vibrating signals—can help ensure fire safety for everyone.

If you or someone you know has trouble hearing, it’s worth checking whether your home has an alarm that truly works for you. Let's make safety inclusive! 🔔👂

If you have hearing loss or impairment, you may need a smoke alarm system that emits an extra-loud low-frequency sound, vibrates or flashes bright lights, or all of these.

09/22/2025

🍂🍁 Happy First Day of Fall! 🍁🍂

Crisp air, cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice, and the sound of leaves crunching underfoot—it’s officially autumn! 🍎🎃

As you enjoy the beauty of the season, don’t forget to check in on your hearing health. 🍂👂 The little sounds of fall—the rustle of leaves, children laughing at pumpkin patches, or even the crackle of a campfire—are moments worth hearing clearly.

👉 What’s your favorite sound of fall? 🍁🔥🍎

From all of us at Hearing Unlimited, we wish you a warm and wonderful start to the fall season! 🍂✨

09/21/2025

🌍💜 Today is World Alzheimer’s Day — a time to raise awareness, honor those impacted, and continue the fight for a future without Alzheimer’s.

Did you know that untreated hearing loss is one of the most significant modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer’s and dementia? Taking care of your hearing health can play an important role in protecting your memory and overall brain health. 🧠👂

At Hearing Unlimited, we’re passionate about this cause. Each year, our team, The Promise Keepers, proudly participates in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. 💪 Together, we walk with hope, with love, and with determination to make a difference.

✨ Please consider supporting our team with a donation — every step and every dollar brings us closer to a cure.
👉 https://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=18869&pg=team&team_id=964932

09/19/2025

Thank you to Dom, Jess, and James for coming to Pittsburgh to help educate and help our providers grow into the best version of themselves. Communication can sometimes be a little messy so thanks Dom for helping make that point 🥜🍞🍓

09/19/2025

🔇📱 Noise-Cancelling Earphones: Safe—or Not?

Noise-cancelling tech itself isn’t the problem. In fact, it can be a helpful tool—especially when you're in noisy places and don’t want to crank up the volume. What *can* be risky is how these skin-tight earbuds or headphones are used.

Here’s what to watch out for:

* Listening too loud for long stretches (even with noise cancellation)
* Feeling pressure in the ears, discomfort, or muffled hearing
* Skipping breaks between long uses
* Ignoring signs like ringing, muffled sound, or ear fatigue

For healthy ears, try this: follow the “60/60” rule (no more than 60% volume for 60 minutes), keep things clean, take regular breaks, and pay attention to how your ears feel.

Want help adjusting your habits or getting safer gear? Let us know—we’re here to support your hearing journey.

Noise-cancelling earphones by themselves don't damage your ears - in fact, they can help you listen at safer levels. The real risk is how you use them.

09/18/2025

Our office managers and patient care coordinators had a blast at a recent teambuilding meeting! Getting out of the office helps us bond and grow as a team.

09/18/2025

🎧 Struggling with tinnitus? You’re not alone—and there are ways to retrain how your brain perceives sound.

Recent research shows that sound therapy—using gentle, structured sounds—can help reduce the perception of ringing, buzzing, or hissing by teaching your brain to notice other sounds instead. Over time, the brain learns to tune out the tinnitus and let background noise and everyday sounds become more prominent again.

If you or someone you love is experiencing tinnitus, sound therapy may be a valuable tool to explore. Want help finding out what kind of sound therapy or strategies might be right for you? We’re here to support your hearing journey. 💙👂

For people with tinnitus, sound therapy can help retrain the brain to forget about the unwanted sound. Learn how sound therapy can help relieve tinnitus symptoms.