A couple of common questions we get are “Why do I need follow-up appointments?” and “Why am I still trying to adjust to my hearing aids?” Put simply, hearing loss is gradual, so your better-hearing journey will be, too. In...
How Hearing Aids Work
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...
Self-Fitting Hearing Aids: Key Reasons to Consult a Hearing Care Professional Instead
Have you heard of self-fitting hearing aids (SFHAs)? Can they help if you have a hearing loss? What exactly are they, and how do they differ from traditional hearing devices fitted by a hearing care expert? What’s the best action...
Warm Ears Are Healthy Ears
Winter can be a wonderful season filled with holiday cheer, cozy sweaters, hot cocoa, snowball fights, and thrilling sports like skiing and ice skating. Unfortunately, our ears are particularly vulnerable to the cold (especially if hearing aids are worn), so...
Different Hearing Aid Care for Different Destinations
Protect your tech while on vacation No part of summer is more exciting than going on vacation! Whether it’s a family trip, a romantic getaway, or a relaxing solo excursion, traveling with hearing aids requires a little extra planning and...
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...
Sharpen Your Listening Skills
Auditory training is a term you will probably only hear in an audiology office or perhaps a school. But it is important for people with hearing loss to know that they can train their brain to hear and listen. Our...
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...