Hearing aid technology has undergone significant advancements, evolving with people’s ever-changing lifestyles. Part of this advancement has included strengthening the relationship between smartphones and hearings aids. Apple continues to improve its Made for iPhone software and compatibility with many types of aids. Its use isn’t limited to a phone: users can control hearing aids with their tablet and other … Read More
How to Read between the Lines in Hearing Aid Ads
No two ears are the same, and that same logic applies when it comes time to choose a hearing aid. It’s important for anyone with a hearing impairment to get the help and treatment specific to their loss, and this includes being fit with the appropriate hearing aid. Whether you’re helping someone with a hearing impairment or need your … Read More
How Are Balance Disorders Treated?
We often take our sense of balance for granted, without giving a second thought to walking across a gravel driveway or rolling out of bed. Our balance is achieved by a combination of sensory input from sight, touch, and our ears (i.e., the vestibular system), which accounts for motion, equilibrium, and spatial orientation. Integrating that sensory and motor output … Read More
6 Latest Hearing Technology Advancements
You are aware of technological advancement; it happens all around you and faster than ever before. Computers are not what they were in the late 1990s, and smartphones have changed dramatically from 10 years ago. {{cta(‘e6d39ba6-aad0-4b56-9975-2edf980caa65’)}} One area you may not think of as a hotbed of technological advancement is hearing technology. But hearing technology is undergoing rapid change … Read More
How to Help a Loved One with Hearing Impairment
Hearing impairment is the partial or total inability to hear, effecting both children and adults throughout the U.S. Dealing with hearing loss is never easy, and it can be stressful and frustrating for the listener and the communicating partner. If someone close to you has difficulty with hearing, there are many ways you can offer help and support.
See a Doctoral-Level Audiologist for the Best Quality Care
To get the best quality care for anything in your life, you see an expert in that field. Just as you would see a mechanic to fix your car or a dentist for a toothache, for the highest quality of care and expert knowledge regarding your hearing, you should see an audiologist. Here’s why. Who Is an Audiologist? Audiologists … Read More
Top Insights from this Year’s Hearing Technology Impact Report
The hearing aid industry remains committed to discovering and advancing hearing knowledge to improve hearing quality and the lives of those suffering from hearing loss. The Hearing Industries Association (HIA) published the impact report to showcase and congratulate the innovative achievements in the hearing technology industry. With new ideas in engineering, science, and technology, this industry is at the … Read More
What’s the Fastest Hearing Aid on the Market?
Many people find deciding on hearing aids a difficult task. Whether you have budget constraints or you have a specific kind of hearing loss, there are many factors to consider as you review the many hearing aids that are currently available on the market. One of the big questions you should ask is about the technology that powers any … Read More
How Can I Make Sure I’m Using the Best Hearing Aid Batteries?
Choosing a hearing aid is a difficult task for many people. After all, there are many different makes and models, and seemingly all of them have different features. Perhaps an overlooked but important task is choosing a hearing aid battery. There are many options, and some are better choices than others. Of course, you want to be sure you’re selecting … Read More
Top 6 Advantages of Wireless Hearing Aids
As technology improves, so too do hearing aids. While many people still have plenty of misconceptions about these devices, the truth is that they’re rapidly improving, thanks to ever-advancing technology. One of the best recent advances has been the advent of wireless hearing aid technology. There are advantages for users of these devices. If you need a hearing aid … Read More
