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My father says he is getting his hearing aids cleaned and adjusted, but when I am with him, I cannot see that he is hearing any better. What do we do?
Question: My father says he is getting his hearing aids cleaned and adjusted, but when I am with him, I cannot see that he is hearing any better. What do we do? Answer: Try attending an appointment with your father...
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....
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...
Hearing Loss in Marriages
Question: Both my husband and I have hearing loss. We have multiple misunderstandings, but we attempt to keep a sense of humor about it. What do you recommend for couples who both have hearing loss? Laughing at our vulnerabilities goes a long way and having each other to lean on as we journey through the […]
Read MoreHow to Know You’re Getting the Right Hearing Healthcare
Question: I have an appointment for a hearing aid consultation. Any questions I should ask while there? Answer: Some points to consider when choosing the right practice for your hearing healthcare: Do you observe cleanliness and organization? Is the staff personable? Are their questions relevant to your health, or are they geared to fit with […]
Read MoreWhat Are the Signs of Hearing Loss?
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 of the onset of hearing loss until the degree of loss is so prominent that […]
Read MoreHow Do I Know If I Really Need a Hearing Test?
Question: My family says that I have trouble hearing, but I think they mumble. I don’t want to get a test unless I need it. How do I know if the problem is my hearing or my family mumbling? Answer: Let’s do a quick self-assessment. If you answer yes to any of these questions, you […]
Read MoreSingle Sided Deafness. What Are My Options?
Question: I have hearing loss in one ear that cannot be helped with a hearing aid and normal hearing in the other ear. Can you suggest anything to help me? Answer: Single sided deafness, unilateral hearing loss, can be helped by using a contralateral routing of signals (CROS). In other words, the hearing aid […]
Read MoreWhy do my new hearing aids cause my ear canals to itch?
Question: Why do my new hearing aids cause my ear canals to itch? Answer: If itchiness in the ear canal persists for more than a few days, you may need to change the size of the silicone domes that are attached to the hearing aids that sit within the canal. However, if your earpiece […]
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