With any investment, there is a certain degree of maintenance required to ensure that the purchase is well kept. A hearing aid is no different. While certain maintenance items are recommended only for the manufacturer or hearing care professional, there are many other preventative measures that the hearing aid wearer, or the caretaker in some instances, can complete regularly to … Read More
Audiologist or Hearing aid Specialist? What is the Difference?
I get asked this question a lot. Quite a few years ago, Audiologists did not dispense hearing aids much, they specialized more in disorder of the ear and cochlear implants. Audiologist is a certified and licensed professional who has earned a master’s degree or Doctoral Degree in the field of audiology. Audiologist’s now fit hearing aids more as well. Hearing … Read More
How to Choose Hearing Aids: A Helpful Guide
With all the different options out there, it can be difficult to figure out how to choose hearing aids that are right for you. There is not one specific hearing aid that works best for everyone. Instead, you need to learn about the options out there and find what works for you and your hearing. Let us start with the … Read More
How Much Do Hearing Aids Cost?
How Much Do Hearing Aids Cost? No one wants to overpay for their hearing aids. Whether you’re buying hearing aids for the first time or taking stock of the kind you have, the question you should as is: how much do hearing aids cost? There are several things that contribute to your hearing aids cost. The six largest factors affecting … Read More
What Causes Sensorineural Hearing Loss?
To get to what causes sensorineural hearing loss, let me first explain what sensorineural hearing loss is. According to Wikipedia Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is a type of hearing loss in which the root cause lies in the inner ear or sensory organ (cochlea and associated structures) or the vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII). SNHL accounts for about 90% of … Read More
A Guide to Cleaning Your Hearing Aids
If you are cleaning your hearing aids regularly they will sound better and work longer for you. Also, you need to remember even if you are cleaning your hearing aids daily you need to have them professionally cleaned every 3 to 6 months by your hearing care provider. Your hearing care provider can make sure they are still sounding good, … Read More
Communication Strategies for Hearing Loss
Depending on the persons hearing loss, you can’t always count on the hearing aids to completely restore hearing and understanding of the words. It can take a lot of focus and energy to keep up with a conversation. Here are some communication strategies Tips for hearing loss: Tip #1 Get the persons attention before you speak to them. A room … Read More
3 Common Myths about Hearing Loss
Today there are over 32 million Americans who suffer from some degree of hearing loss. Yet, only a small percentage of these individuals have sought a professional to have their hearing checked and receive a hearing aid, if needed. Having a hearing test is easy and free and can put you on a path to re-connecting with missing sounds through … Read More
How to Clean Hearing Aids
How to Clean Hearing Aids Never use rubbing alcohol, cleaning fluids or other solvents. Use audio whips if you are prone to ear infections. Do not remove ear molds too often or they may tear. If you live in a humid place, store your hearing aids in a dehumidifier. See a hearing care provider every 3-6 months for a professional … Read More
What your Hearing Aids need for Vacation
When traveling, it’s important to consider what you’ll need for your hearing aid. Remember that when your traveling your environment can be different then at home, so your hearing aids might need a little different care. Here are a few tips of what you will need for your hearing aid travel bag. If it’s been more than two to three … Read More