Does hearing technology call for ongoing professional upkeep? Can I handle any needed maintenance at home? How can I tell whether my devices are damaged? Where can I take them for replacement or repair? Much like today’s tablets and cell...
Should I Get Rechargeable Hearing Aids?
Rechargeable hearing aids are becoming more common. It’s natural to assume they’re the preferred model. But is that true? Check out our breakdown to see if rechargeable is the way to go. You might decide traditional disposable batteries fit your...
Tech Inclusivity Is Growing, and We Love It
Every year, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) creates quite a stir with innovative new products and a window into potential trends. This year, the trade show — all digital for the first time in its 54-year history — leaned even...
Hearing Care 101 – The Follow-Up Appointment
Q: I have a hearing aid follow-up appointment soon. What can I expect? A: Better hearing is a journey, not a moment. Your hearing aid follow-up appointment is an important part of that journey. The more prepared you are for...
Connecting to Smartphones With Your Hearing Aids
The world of wireless can be a little daunting. But experiencing the joys of streaming can be as easy as 1-2-3. If you’re not sure how to get started using your hearing aids’ Bluetooth capabilities, read on. Connecting Hearing Aids...
Is Healthy Hearing Aid Check-up Necessary?
We recommend regular hearing health check-ups for our hearing aid patients to ensure they are hearing as well as possible. A comprehensive hearing aid check-up includes: Annual Audiologic Evaluation. We always compare the results to previous hearing levels. If we...
Can Custom Programmed Hearing Aid Amplification Delay the Onset of Dementia and Depression?
Research scientists at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (Lin, 2013) and the National Institute of Health (NIH) have shown that untreated hearing loss (HL) significantly increases the likelihood of dementia, depression or anxiety, and injurious falls in adults. Someone...
Better Hearing for Better Living: The Gift of Automatic Hearing
People with normal hearing can hear automatically: It doesn’t take much effort and they don’t have to pay close attention. They don’t have to use much brainpower unless they’re in a group or a noisy environment. Most people with hearing...
Happy Birthday, Beethoven
Hearing Health News This year marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the greatest figures in Western music. He was born in 1770, died in 1827 at the age of 56, and suffered a...
Why Do I Need a Hearing Aid Fitting Appointment?
Q: What can I expect at my hearing aid fitting? A: Hearing aids are wonderful, sophisticated devices. But better hearing is a journey, not a transaction. That’s why we bring you into the office and spend some time with...