In-the-ear. Behind-the-ear. Receiver-in-the-canal. Completely-in-the-canal. Today’s hearing aids not only offer wireless connectivity, directionality, near invisibility, and clearer sound than ever before, but they also come in a wider variety of styles to match your communication needs. Good thing, too, because...
Enjoying the Sand and Waves? Protect Your Hearing Aids!: 8 Simple Do’s & Don’ts
When it comes to hearing aids, a little TLC can go a long way toward helping them perform their best. Whether your summer includes playing Marco Polo, setting sail, or just catching some sun on the sand, dive into these...
How to Wear BTE Hearing Aids and Glasses
As technology advances and “hearables” become more commonplace, one odd fact emerges: We’re putting more and more things behind or in our ears. Whether glasses, headphones, or the latest discreet behind-the-ear hearing device, the area our ears occupy is starting...
Why Should You Bring a Companion?
Hearing Care Q & A Question: Why Do You Encourage Us to Bring a Companion? Answer: The simple answer is that everyone benefits, including your audiologist. Let’s unpack some of the reasons for this: Hearing loss affects your companion,...
Be Wary of Free..
Why do we see ads for free hearing tests? Because it is a fabulous marketing tool to get you in the door and a way to attract a potential hearing aid wearer. Hearing loss is a medical condition and the...
Hearing & Empowered: Embrace the Season With Gusto
Nothing says “Summertime, here we come!” like hitting the road, rails, trails, and friendly skies to make new memories with loved ones far and nearby. Whether having some local fun or taking a trip, here are six ways your hearing...
I have a hard time getting my hearing aid in
If you currently wear hearing aids and have a hard time inserting them into your ear canal, here are a few tips. If an impression of your ear was taken for a hearing aid or earmold, it was designed for...
Hearing Loss Affects People of All Ages
When you think about eyeglasses, what do you think of? Most likely your own pair or those of loved ones. If you’re more fashion-minded, you might even think about that funky pair you saw recently on one of your favorite...
Get The Care You Deserve
It’s not just a shiny, new hearing aid advertised at a great price. It’s not about a product that needs 100 people to test it, or a hearing aid that’s backed by a celebrity. We all know that a hearing...
Use It, Don’t Lose It
As we age, there are so many changes to our bodies, ears included. Most often, hearing loss sneaks up on us. We are usually the last ones to notice that we need help. Someone asked me the other day, “Why...