News, Tips and Resources

How often should hearing aids be replaced?

December 5, 2018

Question: How often should hearing aids be replaced? Answer: With care and regular maintenance a good pair of hearing aids can last up to five years. Here are a few smart practices that can extend the life of your hearing aid. Regular Cleaning Ear wax and other buildup can accumulate quickly and cause lasting harm
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Would a BTE (Behind-the-ear) Model Be Best for Me?

November 6, 2018

I have had hearing loss in my left ear for years due to a shotgun going off close by, and I have hearing loss due to aging in my right ear. Would a behind-the-ear (BTE) model have more power for amplification due to larger battery size? Do in-the-ear (ITE) models have the same amplification power
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3 Health Reasons You Should Wear Your Hearing Aids All the Time

October 24, 2018

3 Health Reasons You Should Wear Your Hearing Aids All the Time Most people with hearing loss quickly discover the amazing benefits of hearing aids when they start wearing them on a regular basis. However, if you have a mild or moderate hearing loss, you may feel like you only get the benefits of hearing
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How to Save Money AND Lower Your Taxes on Healthcare Expenses

September 29, 2018

How to Save Money AND Lower Your Taxes on Healthcare Expenses We all know that hearing aids can be expensive, so it’s important to stretch your healthcare dollars and cut your personal cost as much as possible. In fact, if you plan correctly for all expected and unexpected healthcare costs, not only can you lower
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I Think I Have Hearing Loss—Now What?

June 29, 2017

I Think I Have Hearing Loss—Now What? For most people, hearing loss occurs slowly over a long period of time. The slow onset of hearing loss means that many people don’t even notice they have hearing loss until the people around them point it out. For others, hearing loss comes on suddenly—even overnight. If you
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3 Cool Smartphone Apps for People with Hearing Loss

June 14, 2017

3 Smartphone Apps to Make Life Easier for People with Hearing Loss 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
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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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