News, Tips and Resources

Month: May 2017

Top Tips for Traveling with Hearing Aids

May 25, 2017

Top Tips for Traveling with Hearing Aids Summer is just around the corner, so you may be thinking about doing some traveling. Whether you’re hopping in the car for a road trip to see family or jumping on a plane to somewhere exotic, if you have hearing aids, here are a few things to keep
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How Can I Reduce Feedback from My Hearing Aids?

May 9, 2017

I have been getting a lot of feedback (high pitched noise) lately in my right aid. The only way to reduce it is by turning the volume down to almost nothing. Any suggestions? Answer: There are a couple of different possibilities that may be contributing to your problem. First, you may have an increased need
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I Have Difficulty Hearing in Group and Individual Conversations. How Can I Fix This?

May 9, 2017

Even with my hearing aids, I have difficulty hearing in both group situations and individual conversations. I hear the sound, but can’t understand the words. How can I fix this? Answer: Everyone’s hearing is unique, so it would be best to ask this question in person to your local provider, who can offer counseling and
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What’s the Best Hearing Aid?

May 9, 2017

What’s the best hearing aid? Answer: There are six major manufacturers, and they all make very good equipment. The top manufacturers all offer a lineup of products that includes more basic hearing aids at the lower end of the price scale as well as high-end hearing aids that feature the latest advances in technology. The
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Hearing Aids Opened Up a New World to Me

May 5, 2017

Hearing Aids Opened Up a New World to Me I was born with a hearing loss, and got my first pair of hearing aids when I was 9. I am also a singer, actor, and dancer. I sing in a professional choir and church choir, perform in musicals and plays, and have earned a silver
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I Am Happy and Proud to Tell People That I Wear a Hearing Aid

May 5, 2017

I Am Happy and Proud to Tell People That I Wear a Hearing Aid I got a hearing aid about three weeks ago for my left ear. I am 68 years old, and I have had problems with hearing for a long time, but I kept putting it off. Now I simply LOVE my hearing
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