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

What to do if You Lose Your Prescription Hearing Aids

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Prescription hearing aids are tiny and easy to misplace, or worse yet, for pets or grandchildren to swallow. Here’s how to develop good habits so you can find them when you need them and what to do if you can’t. Patients misplace their prescription hearing aids more often than you might think. How does that happen? Sometimes the patient takes … Read More

Getting Used to Wearing Prescription Hearing Aids

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Prescription hearing aid technology may be more advanced than ever, but if you’re new to hearing aids, it can be challenging to get used to. These tips can help you adjust to your new hearing aids. Though prescription hearing aid technology is far more advanced than ever, wearing hearing aids can still be a challenge for some. After all, they’re … Read More

The “Ins and Outs” of Insurance and Hearing Aids

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Understanding insurance coverage as it relates to prescription hearing aids can be a complex topic. Here, we offer seven questions you should be sure to ask your provider before making a purchase. One of the most confusing aspects of purchasing prescription hearing aids is whether your insurance plan covers the cost. For example, not every hearing aid provider accepts insurance … 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

Watch Out for These 3 Marketing Tactics When Shopping for Hearing Aids

If you’re a first-time hearing aid buyer, your journey will likely be confusing. Here are 3 marketing tactics you should be aware of if you’re shopping for prescription or over-the-counter hearing aids. Searching for and buying prescription hearing aids can be a confusing journey, making it important for you to research hearing aids and audiologists before making a purchase. So, … Read More

Three Reasons why Prescription Hearing Aids May Still be the Best Solution for You

It’s been several months since over-the-counter hearing aids became available in the United States and today, questions remain as products are developed, released, and utilized. In addition, we have more to learn about how these products work and how the public responds.  Over-the-counter hearing aids likely have a place in the market and may be useful for some individuals, but … Read More

Paying for Hearing Aids

With over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids now available to consumers, plus prescription hearing aids, there are more options than ever before for hearing devices. Originally, cost was one of the driving factors in the FDA’s decision to approve OTC hearing aid sales. And while there are some very affordable OTC options, OTC hearing aids aren’t appropriate for everyone. Some individuals need … Read More

What’s the Most Affordable Hearing Aid?

With over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids now approved by the Food and Drug Administration, hearing aid options have increased significantly and run the gamut from entry-level OTCs to more advanced prescription hearing aids, but how do you know what the most affordable option is for you? Whether you’re looking for OTC or prescription hearing aids, consider your budget, hearing needs, and … Read More

Background Noise and Hearing Aids

Since the first hearing aids were invented, it seems being able to hear in background noise has been a problem. In fact, being able to hear in background noise is a major concern for many hearing aid wearers even now. Why? Imagine being at a busy restaurant. People are talking at tables all around you, music might be playing in … Read More