Nearly 40 million Americans have been diagnosed with hearing loss – and the number is much higher if considering those that have not been diagnosed with it! However, despite how common this condition is, each case is utterly unique. That is why, when it comes down to choosing the right hearing aid for your condition, […]
Over 14% of the US population over 65 years of age uses a hearing aid. And, undoubtedly getting these highly sophisticated devices is a necessary investment to regain control over your life, social interactions, and mental health. At the same time, a hearings aid can be an investment that lasts a lifetime – with proper […]
Unless you damage your hearing aids, or your ears evolve as you get older, your hearing aids should live a long life, providing they are well looked after. Hearing aids are excellent devices, filled with complex technology and great potential. It is therefore vital that you take time to look after them. Whether you have […]
No two ears are the same. So, when it comes to hearing aid fittings, accurate measurements are vital for a comfortable hearing device and one that works well to suit your needs. An ear canal, also known as an auditory canal, runs from the outer ear to the eardrum and can vary in size. Some […]
Technology changes at a rapid pace. That’s seen in quite a few notable ways, such as cars and smartphones. Many minor things have also benefited from this. Hearing aids have been one of the more notable things with this. They’ve become much more discreet and technologically advanced and can have multiple features to use. What […]
Hearing loss has a lot of stigmas associated with it. Few people want to admit that they’re experiencing it. That stigma has become attached to hearing aids, too. For many, it’s admitting there’s a problem, even if they don’t want to. Thankfully, that stigma is starting to wane. A lot of this has to do […]
Hearing aids, no matter how much you care for them, will not last forever. And there may come a point where you find that you get frustrated because it’s not performing the way it was. But before you start abandoning your hearing aids and putting them in your drawer, think about what you can do […]
Several elements like moisture can damage the delicate technology of hearing aids. Apart from diving into a pool or being caught in the rain, your hearing aids could accumulate moisture through weather conditions – the warm, humid summer months, to be specific. This article provides vital information on how humidity affects your hearing aids and […]
Have you started to notice that a loved one is struggling to hear you? If so, you may want to encourage them to book an appointment with an audiologist so that they can get their hearing tested and potentially get a hearing aid. However, this is not exactly an easy subject to broach, is it? […]
Hearing aids last a long time, they usually last between three years and seven. For some people, they can last even longer. But there are so many different things that can affect its lifespan. For example, how well it is looked after, the wear and tear it experiences as well as the quality of the […]
