How do I know if I have hearing loss?
Hearing loss occurs to most people as they age. Hearing loss can be due to aging, exposure to loud ...
What are the most common hearing aid styles?
There are many styles of hearing aids. The most common styles are listed below:
ITE: In-The-Ear units are often the ...
What are the two levels of hearing aid technology; analog and digital?
1. ANALOG technology has been around ...
Getting accustomed to hearing aids: What to expect and realistic expectations!
GETTING ACCUSTOMED to your HEARING AIDS:
It takes time....People learn and adapt at different rates. Some people need a day ...
What are ear impressions?
All custom made hearing aids and earmolds are made from a "cast" of the ear. The cast is referred ...
What are digital hearing aids?
The term DIGITAL is used so often today, it can be confusing. When the term "digital" is used when ...
Why does my voice sound funny when I use my new hearing aids?
When you wear hearing aids for the first time, you’ll probably notice your voice sounds funny! You’ll hear your ...
How are ''Hearing'' and ''Vision'' related to effective ''Communication''?
To maximally communicate, you need to hear from both ears (binaural hearing) and you need to use your eyes ...
Binaural Hearing Aids...Do I really NEED TWO?
YES! Basically, if you have two ears with hearing loss, and if both ears could benefit from hearing ...
How do I determine the best physical fit of my hearing aids?
One concern with all new hearing aids is the physical fit. Hearing aids need to be comfortable, not too ...
What is ''background noise'' and how do I deal with it?
Virtually all patients wearing hearing aids complain about background noise at one time or another. There is no way ...
How should I care for and maintain my hearing aids?
More than 75 percent of all hearing aid repairs are due to moisture and earwax accumulating in the hearing ...
Please discuss hearing aid batteries.
All batteries are toxic and dangerous if swallowed. Keep all batteries (and hearing aids) away from children and pets. ...
What are Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)?
You may have certain communication needs that cannot be solved by just using hearing aids. These situations may involve ...
Are ALDs only for people using hearing aids?
No. People with all degrees and types of hearing loss -- even people with normal hearing -- can ...
What types of ALDs exist?
There are many assistive listening devices available today, from sophisticated systems used in theaters and auditoriums to small personal ...
What are Bone Conduction Implants?
Bone conduction implants are designed for patients with untreatable middle ear conductive or mixed hearing losses and those who ...
How often do I need to change the batteries in my hearing aids?
Batteries should be changed about every ten to 14 days. The exact schedule for changing batteries depends on the ...
How long do hearing aids last?
The most common repairs required by hearing aids are based on dirt and debris blocking the microphones and the ...
Does Medicare/Medicaid cover hearing aids?
In general, Medicare does not cover hearing aids. In general, Medicaid does cover hearing aids. However, each situation is ...
Are hearing aids covered by insurance?
Some insurers do cover hearing aids. However, each situation is different! Even though a particular insurer offers hearing ...
What problems might I experience while adjusting to my hearing aids?
All hearing aids require adjustments. Some common problems that can be corrected in the office include:
"My voice sounds like ...
What questions should I ask before buying hearing aids?
There are many questions to ask before buying hearing aids. The first two questions are: Do I have ...
How much do hearing aids cost?
Hearing aid prices vary, depending on many factors. Factors that influence price include...one versus two hearing aids, aural ...
Where do I go to get hearing aids?
Hearing aids are available at professional offices. You can sometimes get a referral from your friends or physician, or ...
What can I expect from my hearing aids?
You can expect that after you have adapted and learned to use them properly (usually 4 to 8 weeks), ...
Do all hearing aids work the same way?
No. Hearing aids work in many different ways to provide the needed and desired speech signals to the listener. ...
How can hearing aids help?
Hearing aids serve different purposes and needs. The goal of most hearing aid fittings is to make more speech ...
Are all hearing aids the same?
All hearing aids are not the same. There are huge differences in technology, price, application and results! Please see ...
What are the different styles of hearing aids?
In general, there are 4 basic styles of hearing aids... Behind the Ear (BTE), In the Ear (ITE), In ... |
