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...
Which is better the rechargeable battery hearing aids or disposable batteries?
Question: Which is better the rechargeable battery hearing aids or disposable batteries? Answer: They both have great performance, and there are advantages to each. The rechargeable battery hearing aids are easy to store at night. With no off/on function, simply...
My wife wears hearing aids and still doesn’t always understand me. Should she be hearing better?
Question: My wife wears hearing aids and still doesn’t always understand me when I’m down the hall talking to her. Should she be hearing better? Answer: Unlike glasses which can correct vision back to 20/20, hearing aids cannot restore “20/20”...
How much will a pair of hearing aids cost?
Question: The question everyone wants to know is how much will a pair of hearing aids cost? Answer: I wish I could give you a quick answer. First, think of your lifestyle and activity level. Then, consider that not all...
What should I expect during my adjustment to new hearing aids?
Question: Can you tell me what to expect during my adjustment to new hearing aids? Answer: Excellent question! Wearing new hearing aids may prove as simple as immediate satisfaction, like hearing those conversations with young children about school, work and...
Better Hearing for Christmas
Question: What do you get the person for Christmas who doesn’t want anything, but you know they would love to hear better? Answer: Many claim they don’t NEED anything for Christmas, especially not something else sitting around, but often...
Over the Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017
Question: I’ve heard of the Over the Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017. How will this affect my hearing healthcare? Answer: The FDA is only a few years from allowing Over the Counter (OTC) hearing aids for adults with self-perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. This enables self-treatment for a serious physical condition that […]
Read MoreI’m Ready For New Hearing Aids
Question: What should I look for when I’m ready for new hearing aids? Answer: Fitting hearing aids is based on the skill and technique of your doctor of audiology. There is not one individual setting on a hearing aid that is right for everyone. The aids must be programmed and modified for your ear […]
Read MorePersonal Sound Amplifiers
Question: I’ve seen devices advertised on TV and in magazines called “personal sound amplifiers” and they are a lot less expensive. Are they the same thing as hearing aids? Answer: No, they are not. Personal sound amplifiers are quite different from hearing aids and shouldn’t be used in place of expertly programmed hearing aids fitted […]
Read MoreHearing Aid Stigma
Question: Can I get a hearing aid without anyone at my home knowing about it? Answer: Well that will be up to you and whether or not you can keep from shouting praises about them. Your question sounds much like the story of a man who had hearing loss and didn’t tell his family he […]
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