Q: How often should I update my hearing devices? A: That’s a good question we’ve addressed with many patients and their loved ones. The short answer is that a hearing device should typically be replaced about every three to...
6 Ways to Keep Your Hearing Aids in Shape
Does hearing technology call for ongoing professional upkeep? Can I handle any needed maintenance at home? How can I tell whether my devices are damaged? Where can I take them for replacement or repair? Much like today’s tablets and cell...
Hearing Care 101 – The Follow-Up Appointment
Q: I have a hearing aid follow-up appointment soon. What can I expect? A: Better hearing is a journey, not a moment. Your hearing aid follow-up appointment is an important part of that journey. The more prepared you are for...
Why Do I Need a Hearing Aid Fitting Appointment?
Q: What can I expect at my hearing aid fitting? A: Hearing aids are wonderful, sophisticated devices. But better hearing is a journey, not a transaction. That’s why we bring you into the office and spend some time with...
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...
Q&A: Water and Hearing Aids
Q: Are my hearing aids really kaput if they get wet? A: If you only knew how often we get this important question. As powerful as they are, hearing aids — like all electronics — have a couple of Achilles’...
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...