Q: What is live speech mapping, and how can it help me? A: Excellent question! Live speech mapping is a mechanism for fine‑tuning hearing aids to the specific pitch and volume of your loved one’s voice and other important sounds....
Newest Technology Articles
Apple iOS 13 Update Affecting Your Hearing Aid Connectivity? Here’s the Fix.
Uh-oh! The September 2019 release of Apple’s iOS 13 mobile operating system introduced some exciting changes — the new dark-mode option, expanded photo-editing tools, increased language support, and more — but it also brought a few headaches. Amid the lost...
It’s Your Hearing. Choose Carefully.
Last week a patient told me that if she lost her hearing aid, she would not invest in another one. She showed me an ad for an amplifier that cost a fraction of the investment she made in better hearing....
5 Reasons to See an Audiologist If You Choose Your Own Solution
Next year, a new class of hearing aids will be available at retail stores throughout the U.S. Currently there are devices that look like hearing aids on the shelf at the local pharmacy, so this concept is not new. There...
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...
The Future of Hearing Aids Is Here
This is the most exciting time for anyone who wears a hearing aid. Technology has never been better and it changes rapidly. As an Audiologist who works with 6 major manufacturers, its getting pretty hard to keep up. Even the...
AI at Your Ears? The Future’s Here!
We’re Talking Hearing Tech Powered With Artificial Intelligence When thinking about the conveniences artificial intelligence can bring, innovations such as Netflix — a film- and TV-streaming service that can learn and make recommendations based on individual viewing preferences — might...
I Can’t Find My Hearing Aid!
Losing a hearing aid is devastating. After all, you’ve made a significant financial investment in treating your hearing. Here are some suggestions to help in the event of a loss along with a few tips to prevent a loss from...
Why Can’t I Wear One Hearing Aid?
It always amazes me how frequently this question pops up. Who would ask for a monocle when both eyes need correction? Yet when it comes to ears, it’s a common request. Our hearing is at it’s best when the ears...
Big Secret: If You Clean Your Hearing Aids, You Will Hear Better!
If you or someone you know wears hearing aids, when was the last time they were cleaned? I know that this may seem trivial, but hearing aids that are maintained on a regular basis will allow for optimal performance. ...