As hearing providers, there’s one particular style of hearing aid that we all are worried about. It’s bad for the patient, and it can deter other people from even attempting to give hearing aids a chance. They’re referred to as “in-the-drawer” hearing aids. As opposed to behind-the-ear or in-the-canal hearing aids, ITD hearing aids never […]
Hearing aids have output limiters and when programmed appropriately for your hearing loss, they will not cause your hearing to worsen. However, hearing aids are not hearing protection. When around loud noise such as concerts, guns, or power tools, hearing protection should be worn. Some people comment that they feel their hearing loss is greater […]
For most people with hearing loss, two hearing aids are better than one. Your brain works best when it receives sound from both ears. It is easier to understand speech in background noise, localize where sounds are coming from, and hear from both sides. Sound quality and clarity is generally better. Additionally, it is important […]
Water and electronics don't mix. However, there are new coatings and technology that allow hearing aids to be very water resistant. There is even one completely waterproof aid on the market and with the correct earmold you can even swim with it! However, with the waterproof aid there are some strict cleaning and maintenance requirements […]
It is proven that hearing aids can benefit you beyond just improving hearing. Hearing loss affects your social, emotional, psychological and physical well-being. We communicate to build relationships. When hearing loss is left untreated it causes isolation, the perception of not being "with it", or having emotional instability. If you are able to be involved […]
In just a short time, hearing aid batteries could be replaced by a drop of methanol. Danish scientists are working on replacing the existing batteries in hearing aids with easily rechargeable fuel cells which run on methanol. ”We have come further than we ever could have hoped when we started this project of designing methanol-based […]
