Overcoming the Cocktail Party Effect with Hearing Aids Over the past year, you’ve probably had little reason to be at events where there are crowds or groups due to the pandemic. But as the economy opens back up and as you go to crowded restaurants or events, you may begin to notice you’re suffering from what’s known as the “cocktail … Read More
Protect Your Hearing Aids from Heat and Humidity
Protecting Your Hearing Aids from Heat and Humidity What’s one of the biggest enemies of hearing aids? The answer is simple—moisture. Why is that a problem? A hearing aid is a small, digital device that has a shell consisting of a thin, but durable plastic shell. Inside the hearing aid shell is some of the world’s smallest digital equipment. Hearing … Read More
8 Must-Ask Questions about Hearing Aids and Insurance
Top 8 Questions to Ask About Hearing Aids and Insurance If you’re confused about whether your insurance plan helps covers the cost of hearing aids, you’re in good company. Many people don’t understand whether their plan offers a benefit for hearing aids, and if it does, how it works. So here are some questions you should be sure to ask … Read More
Why Does My Hearing Aid Whistle? What Can I Do About It?
Why Your Hearing Aid Might Be Whistling and How to Fix It Whistling, or hearing aid feedback, is a common occurrent for anyone who wears hearing aids. But you’ve probably been asking yourself, “why does my hearing aid whistle and how do I fix it?”. According to Widex, a leading manufacturer in the hearing aid industry, hearing aid feedback occurs … Read More
Preventing Falls at Home
Preventing Falls While at Home According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 60% of falls in adults over age 65 occur at home and most don’t happen from a height, say a ladder or the stairs. Most happen at ground level. While there are many causes for falls, dizziness and balance problems are more common as adults age. In … Read More
Why Do I Need an Audiologist?
Why You Need an Audiologist If you were having a heart attack, would you try to treat it yourself? Or would you call 911 and go to a hospital? If you had a tooth ache, would you grab a pair of pliers and try to pull the tooth out, or would you schedule an appointment with a dentist? Most people … Read More
Real Ear Measurement: What Is It? What You Need To Know.
Real-Ear Measurement for Proper Hearing Aid Fit Why do individuals purchase state-of-the-art hearing aid technology, only to end up not wearing their new hearing aids and leaving them in the nightstand drawer? It may be because the hearing aids weren’t correctly fit and programmed for the individual. Hearing aids come preset to the manufacturer’s specifications. Some audiologists simply take the … Read More
Hearing Aid Battery Do’s and Don’ts
How to Extend the Life of Hearing Aid Batteries A survey of 1,000 hearing aid users done by Hearing Tracker found that the most popular hearing aid battery size is 312. In addition, the average hearing aid user wears their hearing aids 13 hours a day, and their batteries last an average of seven days. Powering up your hearing aids … Read More
10 Questions to Ask When Purchasing Hearing Aids
The purchase of hearing aids is a major investment in your health and well-being, and one you should consider carefully. Often, individuals who are shopping for hearing aids, especially for the first time, don’t realize all the nuances involved in wearing and caring for hearing aids. Below is a list of questions you should ask to be sure you get … Read More
How to Protect Your Hearing AND Enjoy Summer Activities
How to Protect Your Hearing During Summer Activities For most of us, it’s been a couple of years since we experienced the sounds of summer concerts, fireworks displays or even swimming in the community pool. But as COVID-19 restrictions ease and more people become vaccinated, summer activities are returning to our schedules. Be sure to continue all safety recommendations, including … Read More
