3 smartphone compatible hearing aid apps to make life easier
Smartphones are everywhere nowadays. Everyone has one, and we carry them around with us every place we go. And many new models of hearing aids connect wirelessly to your smartphone so you can stream music, phone calls, and any other audio directly to your hearing aids. You can also control settings, change programs, and more—right […]
Hearing aid accessories
Enhance your hearing aid experience with the use of accessories. The following are available from most manufacturers. TV Streamer Stream audio from your TV directly to your hearing aids Remote Control Change volume and programs and control other accessories Phone Clip Allows you to stream phone calls and audio like music, driving directions, etc. to […]
Using your hearing aids with a smartphone
Many hearing aids can now connect to your smartphone to enhance your overall hearing experience. Here are a few of the features you may be able to use with your hearing aids and smartphone: Stream phone calls directly to your hearing aids* Stream audio, such as music or driving directions, directly to your hearing aids* […]
What is aural rehabilitation and how can it help you
Once you have hearing aids, aural rehabilitation is a great way to accelerate your progress. Think of it as the final piece in the hearing puzzle. It’s a specialized type of training that’s designed to help reduce the effort needed to listen and understand when people are speaking to you. Basically, it teaches your brain […]
5 tips to improve communications with your family
Once you recognize your hearing loss and you’ve addressed it with hearing aids, your next step to better hearing is better communication—especially with the people you are around everyday. Not only does it take time for you to adjust to wearing hearing aids, but it will take your family some adjustment time as well. However, there […]
4 ways to train your ears to hear again
Wearing hearing aids isn’t like putting on your first pair of glasses. The world won’t snap right into focus. In fact, for most people it takes a few days to a few weeks before they get used to them. Don’t give up! Hearing aids are an adjustment, but a richer, fuller experience awaits when you […]
How to Store Your Hearing Aids Safely
Hearing aids are small and delicate, so deciding how you will keep them safe is one of the most important things you can do. Here are three tips on how to store your hearing aids safely that will help you protect them from loss and damage. 1. Develop a Routine Because of their small size, […]
Earmolds and how to care for them
Earmolds are all around us. We see them everyday, whether we recognize them or not. Newscasters, reporters, talk show hosts, film and broadcast crews, race car drivers and their pit crews, pilots, law enforcement agents, construction workers, hunters, and farmers, for example, all use various types of earmolds. Some need them to protect their hearing, […]
How to clean your hearing aids
Regular care and cleanings will extend the life of your hearing aids and help keep them in top working condition. You wouldn’t buy a brand new car and then never wash it or change the oil, would you? Keeping your hearing aids in good working condition requires maintenance too. You’ve made a valuable investment; here […]
Care tips for rechargeable hearing aids
Rechargeable hearing aids are gaining popularity because they are low maintenance and don’t require you to regularly purchase hearing aids batteries. Although rechargeable hearing aids are easy to use, there are a few differences in how you care for them that you need to be aware of if you’ve transitioned from non-rechargeables recently. There are […]
How to extend your hearing aid battery life
You probably don’t want to pay more for batteries than you have to. Hearing aid batteries typically last 5-7 days. If you want to know exactly how to extend your hearing aid battery life, here are a few simple tricks: 1. Store your batteries in a dry place at room temperature. Don’t store them in the […]
How to change your hearing aid battery
Watch the video below to learn how to change batteries on in-the-ear hearing aids and a behind-the-ear hearing aid. Looking for more info about hearing aids and hearing health? Check out our resources page.