Faqs

Tuesday, January 24th 2012 Whether or not a used hearing aid will work for another individual is dependent on several factors, including the type of hearing aid and the hearing loss and listening needs of the wearer.

Tuesday, December 20th 2011 While the average lifespan of hearing aids can be as long as five years, sometimes replacement is required sooner due to changes in hearing levels or changes in hearing aid technology.

Tuesday, December 6th 2011 Though the cause is often unknown, sudden hearing loss can be a result of viral infections, inner ear trauma, and other factors.

Tuesday, November 8th 2011 Wireless technology in hearing aids has provided many benefits to wearers, including increased convenience and access to Bluetooth devices.

Monday, October 24th 2011 Although sometimes people talk about hearing loss in terms of percentage, it is not an appropriate or meaningful measure of hearing loss.

Tuesday, October 11th 2011 Because many people are not financially prepared to pay up-front for hearing aids, an increasing number of audiologists and hearing clinics now offer financing and payment options.

Tuesday, September 27th 2011 Buying hearing aid batteries at a local hearing center is often the best option for most hearing aid wearers, due to convenience, price, and quality of the product.

Tuesday, September 13th 2011 Hearing aid repairs are best completed by the hearing aid manufacturer. Take your hearing aid to your local hearing center to have it sent in for repair.

Thursday, August 11th 2011 People who buy hearing aids online are susceptible to many problems, including fitting issues, the need for hearing aid repairs, and lack of follow-up care and service.

Tuesday, August 2nd 2011 Many different conditions can cause hearing loss and an appropriate hearing loss treatment often depends on its cause.

Tuesday, July 19th 2011 Hearing aid feedback, sometimes referred to as "whistling" or "squealing," is typically caused by hearing aids that do not fit properly or by ear wax blocking the ear canal. Most new hearing aids offer technology that reduces or eliminates this annoying feedback.

Tuesday, July 5th 2011 A hearing test is the first step in determining if you have hearing loss or need hearing aids. It is a quick, painless, and non-invasive test performed by an audiologist or hearing aid dispenser.

Tuesday, June 21st 2011 Today's digital hearing aids are miniature electronic devices that sit in or on the ear, and selectively amplify and process sounds.

Tuesday, June 7th 2011 The first step in determining whether or not you have hearing loss is to have your hearing evaluated at a hearing center.

Monday, May 23rd 2011 Most people who are fit with hearing aids require some time to get adjusted to them because it takes time for the brain to adapt to hearing sounds it hasn't heard in a while.

Monday, May 9th 2011 Yes, you can protect your hearing from noise and preserve the hearing you have.

Tuesday, April 26th 2011 There are many types of hearing aids and each offers distinct advantages and disadvantages for the hearing aid wearer.

Monday, April 11th 2011 Hearing aid accessories needed for use with your hearing aids depends on the type or model of hearing aid you purchase as well as how you will be using your hearing aids.

Monday, February 28th 2011 I was told hearing aids won't help my hearing loss. Is that true?

Monday, February 14th 2011 I have difficulty hearing on the telephone. Will hearing aids help me hear better?

Monday, January 31st 2011 I have recently been diagnosed with hearing loss and am confused by all my options. How do I know what kind of hearing aid is right for me?

Tuesday, January 18th 2011 Are the newest hearing aids really invisible or will they make me look old?

Monday, December 20th 2010 My family is telling me I need to visit a hearing center and get a hearing test, but I'm not sure. How can I tell if I have hearing loss?

Tuesday, November 9th 2010 I am looking at buying new hearing aids and am trying to find hearing aid reviews. Does anyone review new hearing aids on the market?

Tuesday, October 26th 2010 Some hearing aid manufacturers have developed hearing aids for children, such as the Oticon Safari.