How To Enjoy Podcasts with Hearing Aids
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “In 2019, 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid.” If you’re among the population who wears a hearing aid in 2023, you may be wondering how you can make the most of certain listening experiences, like enjoying podcasts. We review tips…
What is a Directional Microphone?
One of the more useful elements of many of today’s hearing aids is the directional microphone. Let’s take a closer look at what exactly a directional microphone is, as well as how it improves your listening experience. How Does a Directional Microphone Work? Much like the name suggests, directional microphones make it easier for hearing…
Consider the Benefits of Hearing Aids This Audiology Awareness Month
Audiologists across the nation are celebrating Audiology Awareness Month right now. In order to help you get into the spirit of the event, we want to encourage you to invest in your hearing health. To do this, we provide an overview of some of the many benefits wearing hearing aids has to offer below. Stronger…
What Are the Differences Between Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants?
Sensorineural hearing loss is a type of hearing loss caused by damage to the sensory hair cells within the inner ear. These cells convert soundwaves into electrical energy that the brain interprets as sound. This damage is usually caused by exposure to excessively loud noises or inadequate blood supply to the inner ear. While there…
How to Tell if Your Hearing Aids Need Adjusting
Like with all technology, you will likely encounter issues with your hearing aids from time to time. Depending on the problem, you may be able to correct it yourself or you may need to go to your audiologist for a professional evaluation. Develop A Hearing Aid Maintenance Routine Ideally, you’d like to avoid problems with…
Study of the Cochlea Could Lead to Hearing Aid Improvements
Today’s hearing aids are technological marvels. Many boast features such as rechargeability, Bluetooth connectivity, smartphone compatibility, telecoils, directional microphones, automatic programming, machine learning and more. But despite all that today’s devices are capable of, they do have some limitations. One group of researchers studying the cochlea hope their findings will lead to hearing aid improvements…
What Could the Future of Hearing Aids Hold?
One thing our brains do really well is pick out a single voice from background noise. Unfortunately, this is a task that many hearing aids struggle with; though advanced hearing aids can pick out voices from noise like street traffic, they have a much harder time when the background noise is more voices, like at…
3 Common Mistakes New Hearing Aid Owners Make
If you have hearing loss, getting hearing aids is an excellent choice that will benefit your life in many ways. Users regularly report better mental and physical health and improved relationships with others. However, this doesn’t mean that hearing aids don’t take some getting used to. If you are new to hearing aids, you might…
Hearing Matters at All Ages
If you suspect you may have hearing loss, it’s important to seek treatment right away for your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Unfortunately, many people put off wearing hearing aids because they feel they’ll make them look “old.” But the truth is, hearing loss can affect anybody, no matter what age you are, and there’s…
Hold on to Your Hearing: The Best and Worst Places to Store Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are an important investment in your health and well-being. For them to function properly and last a long time they must receive proper care. In addition to daily cleanings, one of the most important things you can do is to store your hearing aids in a cool, dry place where they are safe…