Choosing a Hearing Aid: Widex Allure

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Ten years, thousands of hours, and a tiny but powerful chip: Learn about the latest in hearing aid technology Finding the right hearing aids can be a bit of a Goldilocks process. With all the options out there, how do you know which one is “just right” for you? The good news, according to Lisa Battani, AuD, CCC-A, is that … Read More

The Future is Now: New Technologies for People with Hearing Loss

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Picture this: you’re sitting in the airport, eager to head off on vacation. A voice comes over the loudspeaker in your gate area with an important announcement… and sounds like the teacher in the Charlie Brown cartoons – a garbled mess! Now, imagine you’re in the same situation, but with the tap of a button on your phone, you can … Read More

Four Ways to Improve TV Listening this Holiday Season

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Are you planning to purchase a new television this holiday season, but you also have hearing loss? It’s exciting to think about watching your favorite programs on that 85” screen, but no matter what the screen size, you may be surprised to find it’s still a struggle to hear every word. Why bigger isn’t always better. New flatscreen 75” and … Read More

How Much Should Prescription Hearing Aids Cost?

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Prescription hearing aids are a significant investment in your health, but what should you expect to pay for the technology you need? We’ll address some of the questions you may have in this blog. If you’re in the market for new prescription hearing aids, you’ve likely realized there are a wide range of choices, depending on your hearing loss, lifestyle … Read More

Assistive Listening Devices Improve Hearing in Complex Environments

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For individuals who need extra help hearing, remote microphones, such as the Widex Sound Assist, can help give hearing aids a boost, making sounds clearer. Here’s how these devices work and how they can help. Imagine you’re sitting in a noisy restaurant during happy hour with a group of friends. Someone tells a joke. You laugh and nod, like you … Read More

What’s the Best Phone if You Wear Hearing Aids?

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Thanks to advances in technology, hearing aids can now connect to smartphones. Bluetooth technology, a feature many of us use on our phones, can even turn hearing aids into much, much more than devices that help you hear better when you’re talking to your spouse or watching television. Thanks to this advanced technology, you may be able to stream your … Read More

Can You Hear Me Now?

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The holidays are a busy time for gatherings with family and friends. Unfortunately, for those with hearing loss, a common and frustrating question at these events often is, “Can you hear me now?” While family and friends without hearing loss may not have problems hearing one another, if you have hearing loss and wear hearing aids, you may struggle more … Read More

7 Tips to Keep Your Hearing Aids Working All Summer Long

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Summer Hearing Aid Tips Summer is practically synonymous with fun in the sun, but summer isn’t the “friendliest” time of year if you wear hearing aids. In fact, heat and moisture can keep your hearing aids from functioning their best. Here are a few tips to help you take care of your hearing aids so you don’t miss any of … Read More

What’s the Latest Breakthrough Hearing Technology and Do You Need It?

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Is New Hearing Technology Right for You? Lots of people think they need the latest bells and whistles on everything from their smartphones to their computers, to their cars. So why should hearing aids be any different?  And if you want the latest hearing aids, what’s one of the top features you should consider? According to our doctoral-level audiologists, one … Read More

Does Wearing Hearing Aids Reduce Cognitive Decline?

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Can Hearing Aids Help Reduce Cognitive Decline? Scientists are focused on figuring out how to prevent cognitive decline as we age. Unfortunately, there are still no effective treatments or cures. However, a number of studies have shown a connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline. In fact, findings from a study conducted by Brigham and Women’s Hospital suggested that hearing … Read More