Rechargeable hearing aid batteries have been made for many years. In the ‘80’s custom hearing aids had a big button cell which made the hearing aids quite large and rather ugly. The aids were put in the charger at night. If the electricity went off during the charge cycle the hearing aid user would not have a functioning hearing aid …
Today’s Hearing Aids Are Not Your Dad’s or Grandpa’s Hearing Aids
One day, a lady came into my office with her husband while he had his hearing tested. Upon completion of the test, we discussed hearing aid technology and styles. She was very skeptical about hearing aids due to her recollection of her father’s experience with hearing aids. She remembered that they were very large and whistled all the time and …
I have been told that I miss a lot with a mild hearing loss, just what am I missing?
Hearing loss usually occurs so gradually that you don’t realize what you’re missing. The world around you gets quieter and quieter, and because you’ve learned to block out many of the sounds around you, you no longer realize they are there. Since TV’s and radios have volume controls that can be turned-up and family and friends talk louder, you may …
Hearing Loss Can Affect Your Marriage
Think about it. When you were young and first met your soul mate you both were on your best behavior. During the dating stage you did everything you could to make each other happy. For the first several years of marriage you were still in the “honeymoon” stage. Things were good and you both got along well. Then children came …
What is the best hearing aid to use with my cell phone?
Many manufacturers make hearing aids that work with cell phones. First and foremost you need to have a cell phone that has Bluetooth capability in it. If it doesn’t have Bluetooth, it will be difficult to hear well on any cell phone when you wear hearing aids. Next your hearing aid needs to be wireless–meaning it must be capable of connecting with …
Hearing Screening vs. Hearing Test – What’s the Difference?
Do you remember when you had your hearing tested in grade school or at work? In school you had to sit down in a quiet area—usually the library and had to listen to tones being played through an audiometer. When you heard the tone you had to raise your hand. These screening were often performed by a volunteering parent of …
Why shouldn’t I buy hearing aids from Big Box Stores?
A hearing care provider may have told you that you should not buy hearing aids from Big Box stores. At the risk of calling your attention to some of the competition, I feel it is important to educate you on this subject because there is so much about wearing hearing aids that you may not already know. Photo credit: calgrin …
What is “Brain Hearing”?
“Brain Hearing” is what we do each and every day! Sound signals are gathered by the Pinna (outer ear) and channeled into the ear canal. When those waves hit the Tympanic Membrane (ear drum), they cause the ossicles (tiny bones) of the middle ear to vibrate. These vibrations in turn cause fluid motion within the inner ear. When the hair …
A Hearing Friendly Holiday Dinner is Much Appreciated
A Hearing Friendly Holiday Dinner is Much Appreciated The holiday season is a time of gathering with family and friends. Did you know that over 50% of all gatherings this holiday season will have at least one person with hearing loss attending? Thirty percent of all gatherings will have people with hearing aids at the dinner table. For those that …
Traveling with Hearing Aids Can Be Easier
Travel should be an adventure with fun, relaxation, recreation and cheerfulness. It’s a time for family to be together or for new experiences at that vacation destination. But travel could become more challenging when you have a hearing loss if you are not prepared. Some challenges may include mishearing vital information such as announcements at busy train or bus stations, …