How To Get The Most Out of Your Rechargeable Hearing Aid
Are you frustrated by having to change your hearing aid batteries every few days? If so, rechargeable hearing aids may be right for you. A survey conducted in 2022 examining what hearing aid features had the most positive impact on their listening experience found that 34% of respondents selected having rechargeable hearing aids. Let’s examine…
If You Use Hearing Aids, Here’s What to Know About Hearing Loops
Whether you already have a set of hearing aids or you’re considering making the investment, you should ask your audiologist about a feature called a telecoil (t-coil). These are small copper coils that are standard in most modern hearing aids. When used in conjunction with a hearing loop, it can significantly improve your listening experience…
What Are Invisible Hearing Aids?
Millions of Americans wear hearing aids. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2019, more than 7% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with hearing loss and are considering treatment options, you may be wondering what type of hearing aids are best for…
Best Places To Store Your Hearing Aids
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 7% of adults aged 45 and older use hearing aids. Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed with hearing loss or have been wearing hearing aids for years, one of the most important things to know is how to take care of your device, including how to…
Why Hearing Aids Are Different from Glasses
There’s one way in which hearing aids and eyeglasses are the same: both treat a sensory loss. However, there are more ways that they are different. We review these differences below. Hearing Aids Are Less Common According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “About 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from…
Waterproof & Water-Resistant Hearing Aids: What’s the Difference?
According to an article on consumer preferences for hearing aid attributes, “Seven attributes of hearing aids were identified through qualitative research: performance in quiet settings, comfort, feedback, frequency of battery replacement, purchase price, water and sweat resistance, and performance in noisy settings.” This post focuses on resistance to water – more specifically, what it means…
Four Essential Habits for Those Who Wear Hearing Aids
There’s a lot to learn when you first get hearing aids, from proper maintenance techniques to how to configure your settings in different listening environments. By practicing these essential habits, you can help ensure you get the most out of your device. Wear Your Hearing Aids Consistently As the saying goes, “consistency is key.” This…
What Type of Hearing Aid Batteries Will Work Best for Me?
Hearing aids come in a variety of styles, sizes and colors. One thing they all have in common is they rely on batteries to supply them with power. If you’re new to hearing aids, you may be wondering how to choose what type of battery you need. We review how below. Two Types of Batteries…
Study of the Cochlea Could Lead to Hearing Aid Improvements
Someday, hearing aids may be able to correct hearing loss the way glasses correct poor vision. Until then, researchers are working on ways to improve hearing aids so they can better address the cocktail party problem, which occurs in settings like Craft & Vine where there is more than one voice speaking at a time,…
How to Manage Your Hearing Aid Batteries
When you made the choice to get hearing aids, you did so because you wanted to have the freedom to navigate the world around you without worrying about your hearing. If your battery dies while you’re out at the movies or dining with friends at Frog Hollow Tavern you’re not getting to enjoy the full…