Audiologists Help You Avoid the Dangers of Home Ear Impression Kits
A quality ear impression is essential when it comes to the creation of hearing protection devices and most hearing aids. While at-home impression kits are available, you run the risk of inferior protection and even injury when done incorrectly. How Ear Impressions are Made Ear impressions are made by injecting silicone-based impression material into the…
Power Ups: The Basics of Hearing Aid Batteries
Currently an estimated 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids. Finding the right pair can improve your physical, mental and emotional health and let you continue to live your life the way you want. Deciding what pair to get largely depends on your individual hearing needs and preferences. One choice that will…
How Hearing Aids Can Help Your Brain
By 2050, 131 million people are predicted to be living with dementia worldwide. As scientists and doctors look for treatments and earlier detection methods, they are also focused on finding risk factors that make it more likely a person develops dementia. Knowing these risk factors can help aid in the prevention of the disease. Hearing…
Can Hearing Aids Help with Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a condition characterized by a phantom ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, buzzing or humming sound with no external sound source. Approximately 50 million Americans experience tinnitus, and it is different for everybody, varying in which ear(s) are affected and the severity. While there is no cure for tinnitus, there are a number of treatment…
Is a Cochlear Implant Right for You?
Hearing aids are by far the most common treatment for hearing loss. But they will not work for everyone. For those who have severe or profound hearing loss and do not benefit from traditional hearing aids, a cochlear implant may be best. What Is a Cochlear Implant? This electronic device bypasses the damaged cochlea, which…
Do You Need Waterproof Hearing Aids?
Before going for a swim or taking a shower, it is important you remove your hearing aids. While the idea of waterproof hearing aids may seem great, the purchase may not be necessary. Waterproof vs. Water-Resistant Hearing aids and moisture do not mix. In order to keep your hearing aids working well, you must keep…
What Is a Bone Anchored Hearing Aid?
While hearing aids can help most people with hearing loss, they are not for everyone. Some have a specific type of hearing loss that requires a bone anchored hearing aid to be surgically implanted to order to provide the amplification they need. Who Can Benefit from These Devices? Those who qualify for these devices must…
Flying with Hearing Aids
While you may not have any plans to fly in the immediate future, once things have settled down many of us will be quick to buy plane tickets to our dream destination. Before hopping on a plane, those with hearing loss need a little preparation to ensure smooth travels. What to Do Before Your Flight…
How Hearing Aids Work
While hearing aids come in a number of types and styles, they all have the same parts. Understanding how a hearing aid works will help you know when a problem is a simple at-home repair or requires an office appointment. Four Key Components Every hearing aid has these four components: Microphone The microphone is responsible…
REAL EAR Measures, Why they are extremely important
Have you ever wondered why some people are successful and others are not successful with hearing aids? It has more to do with how hearing aids are selected and programmed than the sale ad you responded to. Learn why REAL Ear Measures are the standard in care and the importance of having it done, don’t…