With correct care, hearing aids can last for a number of years, but their effectiveness depends on their alignment with your existing level of hearing loss. Getting regular hearing assessments is key to making sure your hearing aids are programmed and fit properly. Assuming correct programming and fitting, here’s a guideline for their longevity. Do […]
Modern cell phones have become much clearer and more reliable nowadays. But that doesn’t mean everybody can hear you all the time. In fact, there’s one group for whom using a phone isn’t always a positive experience: those with hearing loss. There must be a simple solution for that, right? Can’t you use some hearing […]
It probably seems like a simple thing to take care of your hearing aids. When you initially obtained your hearing aids, you most likely got a set of care guidelines, after all. With regard to routine hearing aid maintenance, most hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step instruction tutorial. But it’s quite likely that you […]
Lots of individuals really love winter! Okay, it can certainly be a bummer if you need to go anywhere. Or if you don’t have the correct gear (or proper infrastructure). But during those cold winter months, you can find plenty of enjoyable things to do. Don’t believe it? Sledding and skiing aren’t the only enjoyable […]
The term “cheap” carries dual meanings. For anyone on a tight budget, it means “affordability”. But we’ve all heard the saying “You get what you pay for”, and in this example, the term “cheap” implies low-quality hearing aids. Regrettably, differentiating between a thrifty purchase and an item of minimal value is frequently challenging. When it […]
You may think of your favorite sci-fi movie when somebody starts talking about artificial intelligence (AI). But these days, AI is more science than fiction. With regard to hearing aids, this is particularly true. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all hearing aids that simply increase the volume of sounds around you. Modern-day, high-end hearing aids […]
There is one component that is crucial to keeping hearing aids cost effective and that’s the batteries. It is one of the largest financial challenges consumers have to deal with when buying hearing aids because the costs of replacing them can add up fast. Usually the batteries die at the worst time which is even […]
If you are walking around with an old-school ear trumpet in hand than clearly, it’s time for an upgrade. Making that call when you wear conventional hearing aids is trickier, though, so how does one know? You bought your hearing aids ten years ago, and they still get the job done, right? While it may […]
