There’s been a lot of talk lately about rechargeable hearing aids, especially a new model called BEYOND Z™ from Widex. Though this technology is state-of-the-art, it’s not for everyone. Let’s take a quick look at what you should know when considering a rechargeable hearing aid. How Do Rechargeable Hearing Aids Work? Rechargeable hearing aids like the BEYOND Z use rechargeable … Read More
Hearing and Balance are Critical Senses for Healthy Aging
Healthy Aging Starts with Access to Audiological Care Mobility and communication are essential for healthy aging.1,2 As an audiologist, I see first-hand the difference that diagnosing and treating hearing and balance problems make in the lives of my patients. Not only are these patients healthier, but they are happier, safer, and enjoy a better quality of life with greater independence. … Read More
Six Signs of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
An analysis from the Centers for Disease Control suggests at least 10 million (6 percent) adults in the U.S. under age 70 – and perhaps as many as 40 million adults total (24 percent) – may have noise-induced hearing loss based on their hearing test results. The study also found 19 percent of young adults aged 20 to 29 had … Read More
Could You Have Hidden Hearing Loss?
If you hear well in a quiet room, or when talking one-on-one with a friend or family member, but have problems hearing when the television is on in the background, or you’re trying to carry on a conversation in a crowded restaurant, you may actually have a condition that’s recently been described as hidden hearing loss, or HHL. Why HHL … Read More
Why You Should Change Your Mind About Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids
Frequently, people don’t see the value in treating hearing loss early on, or sometimes even at all. But new research into the connections between wearing hearing aids and dementia is changing people’s minds, literally! Studies have shown that older adults with untreated hearing loss have a higher incidence of fall- and accident-related death, social isolation, and dementia than those without … Read More
Do Hearing Aids Help With Tinnitus?
According to the American Tinnitus Association, ringing in your ears, or tinnitus, is overwhelmingly connected to some level of hearing loss. Most people develop tinnitus as a symptom of hearing loss, caused either by age, long-term hearing damage, or acute trauma to the auditory system. According to the general scientific consensus, hearing loss keeps fewer sounds from reaching the brain. … Read More
Ringing in Your Ears and Why Should You Pay Attention to It
According to the American Tinnitus Association (ATA), tinnitus affects approximately 50 million Americans to some degree, usually as a sound that only you can hear. People often describe their tinnitus as buzzing, ringing, white noise, crickets chirping and/or a roaring sound. Although these descriptions are typical, each individual’s experience can be different, and is an important clue that you need … Read More
Hearing Aids with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi & Other New Technology
Did you know you can take your hearing to the next level using recent advancements in hearing aid technology and by adding assistive listening devices and accessories? Here are three recent innovations that can improve your performance with hearing aids, and enhance your listening experience.
Six Advances in Hearing Aid Technology To Help You Hear Better
Digital technology and the microchip have made it possible to include more options in hearing aids than ever before. But what are the features you should look for if you’re in the market for hearing aids?
Hear Better with Beyond Hearing Aids
Digital technology continues to advance, making microprocessors smaller and more powerful than ever, including those used in the latest hearing aids from Widex, called BEYOND.
