Summer is synonymous with sun-filled vacations by the beach, pool or lake. But if you wear hearing aids, heat humidity and water all pose threats to hearing aids. Here are nine tips to help you keep your hearing aids going all summer long! It’s July in the Midwest. Not many places get hotter or more humid during the summer months. … Read More
Best Practices for Charging Rechargeable Hearing Aids
Nearly half of all those who wear prescription hearing aids now wear rechargeables. Here are some tips to be sure they’re always ready when you are, and that they perform as well as possible. The initial investment when choosing rechargeable prescription hearing aids includes the charger and the cost of the first rechargeable battery or batteries. Costs vary by manufacturer, … Read More
Is Smaller Better? Why Smaller Hearing Aids Aren’t Always the Best Solution
When it comes to hearing aids, many people don’t want anyone else to see the devices they’re wearing, and arrive at their first appointment convinced they want completely in-the-canal “invisible” hearing aids. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of these tiny devices, and why you should consider all your options. Many people equate smaller prescription hearing aids with being technologically … Read More
Travel Tips for Those with Hearing Loss
Will you be traveling this summer by plane? Here are a few tips to ensure you can hear all the important travel instructions at the airport. These tips could help make your trip safer and more enjoyable. Planning a summer getaway? If so, you wouldn’t dream of leaving your sunglasses, sunscreen, swimsuit or passport behind. But if you have hearing … Read More
12 Key Questions to Ask When Shopping for Hearing Aids
If you’re in the market for hearing aids, you’ve probably discovered that there are a number of options for you choose from, whether you’re looking at prescription hearing aids or over-the-counter devices. Because this can be a significant purchase related to your health and well-being, it’s important to have your hearing evaluated by a professional, and take their recommendations seriously. … Read More
New Survey Shows Many People Don’t Use Assistive Listening Technology
A recent survey conducted by the Committee for Communication Access in America sheds new light on who uses assistive listening systems and why. Read on to learn more about these findings, as well as the types of assistive listening systems available to improve your listening experience. Since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), assistive listening systems (ALS) … Read More
Can Regular Hearing Aid Use Reduce Risk of Death?
You know that hearing aids can help you hear better. But did you know a new study has found a lower risk of death in those with hearing loss who regularly wear their hearing aids? Read on to learn more about this new scientific study and the many benefits of hearing aids. Research continues to point to the many benefits … Read More
Study Shows Hearing Aids May Reduce the Risk of Cognitive Decline in At-Risk Patients
Among an aging population, cognitive decline is probably one of the most dreaded diagnoses possible. After all, dementia not only impacts an individual’s ability to enjoy and participate in life, but it threatens one’s independence. Over the past few years, researchers have found more and more connections between hearing loss and cognitive decline, but the real question has been whether … Read More
Can Wearing Hearing Aids Prevent Falls?
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), injuries from falls cost $50 billion every year—a greater burden on the healthcare system than obesity or smoking. If this trend continues, the CDC estimates that approximately 50 million falls will occur annually in adults over age 65 by the year 2030. Like falls, hearing loss is also very common in individuals … Read More
Analyzing the AARP Article on OTCs
A little more than a year ago, over-the-counter hearing aids officially arrived in the U.S. consumer market, creating concern among hearing professionals and confusion among consumers. The original legislation that made OTCs a reality had good intentions—to make hearing aids more accessible and affordable, but the jury is still out on where things stand in that regard. In this blog, … Read More
