9 Active Listening Techniques for People with Hearing Loss
Have you ever gone on a long walk at Broad Run Park and felt exhausted afterward? Have you felt the same sort of feeling after a lengthy conversation? If so, you’re familiar with a phenomenon known as listening fatigue. To combat listening fatigue related to hearing loss and be a better conversation partner, we recommend…
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,…
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 Type of Hearing Aid Should You Choose?
Picking the right hearing aid for you can be challenging, as there are a number of types and styles to choose from. That’s where the experts at The Hearing & Speech Center come in. Below is a breakdown of the different types of hearing aids and what you should look for when making your selection….
What You Wanted to Know About Hearing Aid Repair
Hearing aids are built to last. But spending more than 15 hours a day in an inhospitable environment can take its toll on even the best-designed device. Fortunately, simple repairs can be completed quickly right in our office, while more complicated issues require help from an expert technician at the manufacturer. Understanding the types of…
