Question: I am replacing my hearing aid batteries more often lately. Is there anything I can do to make them last longer? Answer: Points to consider. Check with your Audiologist to be certain you have the correct size and best...
Hear Your Best On The Go
6 Tips to Keep Your Hearing Aids at Their Best Whether you’re on the town or out of town, you depend on your hearing technology to keep you consistently connected. Don’t miss a moment when you’re on the go with...
My mother had hearing loss, and I understand the importance of treating it early. Since it runs in my family, what signs should I watch for?
Question: My mother had hearing loss, and I understand the importance of treating it early. Since it runs in my family, what signs should I watch for? Answer: Hearing loss is usually gradual. Therefore, it is easy to be unaware...
You Need Hearing Aids. Now What?
Q: It turns out I need hearing aids. What’s my next step? A: Hearing aids aren’t one-size-fits-all devices, so your question is a good sign you’re approaching this with the right mindset. Your first step is to confirm you’ve had...
Are there any new developments for the treatment of tinnitus?
Question: Are there any new developments for the treatment of tinnitus? Answer: Tinnitus – that buzzing, ringing, whistling, clicking or cricket sound in the ear that no one else seems to hear – continues to be studied by science with...
Are You Protecting Your Hearing?
Fireworks and concerts might come to mind when pondering ear-busting sounds, but power tools and even some livestock can reach dangerous decibels, too. Let’s talk hearing protection, which can go a long way toward keeping harmful noise at bay. ...
Can you give me some general instructions in using and caring for a hearing aid?
Question: Can you give me some general instructions in using and caring for a hearing aid? Answer: Daily routines help to maintain optimal hearing aid performance. Be sure to: Keep your hearing aids in a safe dry place at night....
Hearing Aids + Your Brain
You won’t “mind” this news about better hearing and improved cognition! Does hearing aid use help your brain? A growing amount of research associates hearing technology with improved cognition and slowed or decreased risk of cognitive decline. Get the latest...
I’ve heard that hearing aids are just amplifiers which turn up volume. Isn’t that true?
Question: I’ve heard that hearing aids are just amplifiers which turn up volume. Isn’t that true? Answer: A hearing aid is so much more than just an amplifier. Think of a hearing aid as a sophisticated sound filter that makes...
8 Hearing Aid Tips for Hospital Stays
Checking into a hospital can seem a little stressful, making it all the more important to feel empowered, alert, and engaged with the help of your hearing aids. Help protect them during your inpatient visit with these handy tips. It...