Power Ups: The Basics of Hearing Aid Batteries
Hearing aids consist of four main parts: a microphone, which picks up sounds in your environment; a processor, which amplifies sounds to a level the wearer can easily hear; a receiver, which delivers the amplified sounds to the ears; and a battery, which powers the device. Below we review everything you need to know about…
How to Check Your Child’s Hearing Aid Performance
If your child wears a hearing aid, it’s essential to check it on a regular basis to ensure your child can hear everything they’re supposed to. While the process of a hearing aid check involves several steps, it doesn’t take long once you know what to do. We review the steps below. Physical Check First,…
The Essentials for Hospital Stays with Hearing Loss
Having to stay in the hospital for any length of time is a stressful experience often filled with anxiety and uncertainty. Staying in the hospital when you have hearing loss can add even more stress to an already difficult time. Thankfully, there are ways to make your hospital stay easier. Hearing Loss May Increase Hospital…
Time for a Tune-Up? When To Schedule Hearing Aid Maintenance.
Like other forms of technology, hearing aids require consistent care and maintenance to perform at their optimum levels. An essential part of that care is scheduling regular tune-ups every six months to a year with a hearing specialist. Stay on Top of Your Hearing Health Hearing needs change over time. Research has shown that screenings…
Have You Considered Rechargeable Hearing Aids?
Rechargeable hearing aids are a newer technology that uses rechargeable batteries as opposed to standard ones. Let’s go over some of the advantages and limitations of these devices so you can decide whether they might be right for your needs. Advantages of Rechargeable Hearing Aids Longevity Hearing aids equipped with rechargeable batteries can last for…
How to Get the Most Out of Your Behind-the-Ear Hearing Aids
Hearing aids come in a wide variety of types and styles. The most common is the behind-the-ear model. In order to keep your hearing aids working their best, you have to take care of them Below is a look at the daily care needed for behind-the-ear hearing aids. Daily Checklists Your hearing aids spend all…
Is Hearing Aid Stigma Finally a Thing of the Past?
There is no storage of products on the market promising to help you look younger. Because of our eternal quest for youth, it is not surprising that items commonly associated with old age, like canes, walkers and even hearing aids are only used when absolutely necessary. Fortunately, with the advancement in digital technology, hearing aids…
What Is Normal Hearing?
“Normal hearing” is a term commonly thrown around by audiologists to better explain what those with hearing loss can and cannot hear. Below is a look at the different degrees of hearing loss and what exactly is considered normal. How Sounds Are Measured There are two measurements when it comes to sound: Hertz (Hz) and…
Signs You Should Treat Your Hearing Loss
More than 48 million Americans have hearing loss, but only 20% seek help. If you are unsure if your hearing loss warrants treatment, we have outlined five key signs that it is time to get a hearing test to start the journey toward better hearing. 1. You Find It Difficult to Follow the Conversation Those…
Is Your Untreated Hearing Loss Costing You?
Untreated hearing loss has long been associated with an increase in physical, mental and emotional issues. If this is not enough of a reason to encourage you to seek treatment for your hearing loss, how about the fact that choosing not to seek treatment can actually be costing you money? Higher Health Care Costs in…
