If you or someone you know has hearing technology, you understand how life-changing it can be, leading to even stronger connections to loved ones and a renewed vigor for life. But have you ever stopped to wonder just how those...
My Cochlear Implant Journey, Part 4: Choosing the Brand
I started the process of choosing a brand and model of cochlear implant, and I got a bit of a shock — the patient does most of the research on their own. I’ve been trained in implants, how they work,...
Holiday Hearing Gift Ideas
Happy Hearing Days Gift Guide Great gifts come from the heart. Show how much you care with these thoughtful finds focused on creating connections at any age. FOR THE GRANDKIDS Headphones: Media and music are more accessible than ever, making...
Smoke Detectors and the Hard of Hearing
Recently there has been some coverage on how smoke detectors do not wake people who are hard of hearing. Although smoke detectors have very loud alarms and are “alarming” to most people… those with a hearing loss may not find...
Buyer Guide for New Hearing Aid Users
Being in the consumer shoes can be a scary place to be when looking for better hearing. It is difficult to know what to expect from hearing care providers. This is made more difficult when the consumer doesn’t know what...
Can hearing aids be waterproof? Can I wear my aid in the pool?
The topic of moisture and hearing aids goes on. It is a big topic and one that I discuss a lot with patients. Hearing aids are susceptible to all types of moisture and their is no way to avoid it...
Earth Day 2011 and Hearing Aid Batteries
The answer to the question of recycling hearing aid batteries comes with caution because some hearing aid batteries still have trace amounts of mercury and pose problems for recycling centers. However several major battery manufacturers switched to mercury free zinc...
Should I search the web for hearing aids?
Admittedly I am “in love” with the Internet (as are many in my generation) and it is easy for me to reach for the computer every time I want to research something new or look for the best prices on...
Loops & Looping for the Hard of Hearing
What does “loop” mean to you? You are about to learn a new definition for the word “loop” as it applies to the world of hearing loss accommodation. Loop – a wire that acts as a conductor of sound. Used...
Financial Assistance and Hearing Aids
Financial Assistance and Hearing AidsThere are many programs that assist patients in the purchase of hearing aids.
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