Q: What can I expect at my complete hearing evaluation? A: Many people think a hearing evaluation is where your provider plays a tone, and you simply indicate whether you can hear it. Fortunately, a hearing evaluation is more thorough...
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...
When It Comes to Hearing Wellness for the Whole Family, Don’t Fur-Get Your Pets!
Just like their people parents, these furry members of the family can experience hearing difficulties too. Read on to learn what you can do. AVOID EXCESS NOISE As one of the most preventable causes of hearing loss in humans, loud...
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”...
Hearing Loss & Accidental Injury: More Connected Than You May Think
From slips and spills to collisions, machine mishaps and more, accidents befall us all, but did you know that hearing loss might contribute to the risk of injury? In fact, one investigation found that those with hearing difficulties may have...
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...
Three Cheers for Earwax!
Let’s talk earwax. From its texture to its appearance, it gets a bad name. We suspect the yellow-brown goo might be down a friend or two, so we want to give credit where credit is due. Here are five reasons...
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...
What is the ringing in my ears?
Question: How serious are the noises and ringing that I have in my ears? Answer: Unwanted noises in your ears is termed tinnitus. Tinnitus affects approximately one out of five people. It is a perception of sound often described as...
Can Hearing Loss Cause Memory Loss?
Question: I’m concerned that my hearing loss may cause memory loss later in life. Could that happen to me? Answer: I can reassure you that treating hearing loss with hearing aids and early intervention is an appropriate first step for...