How to Test, Buy and Change Hearing Aid Batteries
Hearing aids are powered by batteries and, in most cases, they last between three to 10 days. How long they last can depend on a range of factors, such as the type and size of hearing aid, the size of the battery, how you maintain the hearing aid, and more. If you ever need more specific advice…
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Technology
Bluetooth technology has grown in recent years and can now be used in many different ways. It’s a wireless technology platform that allows data to be transferred between two different devices, which often means playing sound wirelessly through one device from another. It is used in many different devices, from computers and smartphones to speakers, headphones…
What to expect when getting fitted for hearing aids
If you have hearing loss and you have been advised that hearing aids will benefit you, choosing your hearing aids and having them fitted is the next step. When you get your hearing aids fitted for the first time, you might be uncertain about what’s going to happen. Having your hearing aids fitted is necessary to ensure…
How to Properly Care for Your Hearing Aids
You rely on your hearing aids for your day-to-day activities, which makes any kind of repair issue inconvenient to deal with. Because hearing aid repairs can be frustrating to deal with, it’s important to know what you can do to keep your devices in optimal shape. Of course, there are some instances where you can’t prevent a…
Hearing Aids and Insurance
If you have scheduled a hearing test in the near future, then knowing what to expect during this process can be hugely beneficial to your peace of mind. While it is impossible to predict precisely which tests your audiologist may need to conduct, below, we have provided a thorough explanation of the most common hearing tests currently…
Latest Hearing Technology
Hearing aid technology was, for a long time, stuck in the past. While the devices in our pockets advanced by leaps and bounds every year, assistive hearing technology stagnated. Fortunately, that situation is beginning to change, and those who are hard of hearing are finally reaping some of the rewards of the digital revolution of the…
Troubleshooting Your Hearing Aids
Hearing aids provide millions of people all over the country with the gift of hearing. But, as with most technology, things can and do go wrong. You rely on your hearing aid, so it’s a good idea to know how to fix it when it stops working and when to take it to a specialist. Take a…
What Happens During a Hearing Aid Fitting
When you suspect that your hearing is declining, you book an appointment with an audiologist to check to see how bad it really is. They will speak to you about your lifestyle, medications, any issues you’re having and they will work with you to ensure you are given the best possible treatment. One such treatment for hearing…
How Does an Audiologist Assess Hearing Aid Repairs?
Hearing aids are a common solution for people who develop hearing loss. If you’re having trouble hearing and you’ve noticed that it’s getting harder to keep up with conversations or hear the radio, you may turn to your audiologist for advice. If tests confirm hearing loss, your audiologist may recommend wearing hearing aids. Hearing aids are…
What Occurs During a Hearing Test?
One of the things that makes people nervous when they have a scheduled hearing test is the unknown, but there is no need to worry. A hearing test is non-invasive and can be completed quickly so you don’t have to panic too much about meeting your audiologist for the first time. They will put you at ease and make…