Do you know someone with hearing loss? Whether it’s a friend or a loved one, finding them something to make their lives easier can be difficult. It doesn’t have to be a holiday gift, either. It could be a birthday… Read More
Why You Should Talk to Your Audiologist About Bluetooth Hearing Aids Hearing aids often present their users with limitation in terms of accessibility to their wireless devices, such as music players or mobile phones. It is not uncommon for a… Read More
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) recently announced that they will introduce a new bipartisan bill that would make certain types of hearing aids available over the counter. This would remove “unnecessary and burdensome” requirements that currently serve… Read More
Did you know that over 70% of all hearing aids sold today are behind-the ear style? This particular hearing aid style is so popular because of its increased battery life and relative discretion. However, it’s not without drawbacks. Wind noise… Read More
Are two hearing aids better than one? If you’re searching for the quick answer, then yes, most cases of hearing loss are best treated with two hearing aids. If you want to learn why, or are curious about why we… Read More
When should I upgrade my hearing aids? This is a frequent question we hear from our patients, and the answer demands some thought. Although hearing aids traditionally have a life-span of 3-7 years, there are a few cases in which… Read More
By Joho345 (Own work) [CC BY 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons Imagine being able to fine-tune the volume, treble, and bass on your hearing aids as discretely and effortlessly as checking the time on your wrist. Or picture fine-tuning your hearing… Read More
Modern day hearing aids have come a long way; present models are highly effective and feature remarkable digital capabilities, like wireless connectivity, that strongly improve a person’s ability to hear along with their all-around quality of life. But there is… Read More
You’ve probably been told that today’s hearing aids are “not your father’s hearing aids,” or that hearing aid technology is light-years ahead of where it used to be, even as recently as 5 to 10 years ago. But what makes… Read More
At times, it seems like we love to mislead ourselves. Wikipedia has an entry called “List of common misconceptions” that includes hundreds of widely-held but false beliefs. Yes, I understand it’s Wikipedia, but take a look at the bottom of… Read More