Faqs on Hearing Aids

The latest information on hearing aids for individuals who are experiencing hearing loss, looking for hearing health information for their loved ones, or just desire to learn more about hearing aids to make the right hearing health decisions.

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Hearing Aids Information Faqs

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Wednesday, April 3rd 2013

Depending on a person’s hearing loss and cosmetic desire, there is a style of hearing aid to meet most people’s needs from a custom completely-in-the-canal hearing aid to open-fit hearing aids.


Wednesday, March 20th 2013

Visiting a hearing aid center for a hearing test and consultation is the first step in buying hearing aids.


Wednesday, February 13th 2013

In most cases, hearing aids fit comfortably and do not cause pain or irritation.


Wednesday, January 30th 2013

Basically, if you have two ears with hearing loss that could benefit from hearing aids, you need two hearing aids. It is important to realize there are no "normal" animals born with only one ear. Simply stated, you have two ears because you need two ears.


Wednesday, October 17th 2012

Hearing aids are simple to care for. Most hearing aid repairs are due to moisture and earwax accumulating in the hearing aid. The vast majority of these repairs are preventable....


Wednesday, August 22nd 2012

Some hearing aid manufacturers have developed hearing aids for children, such as the Oticon Safari.


Wednesday, August 8th 2012

Why should I consider DIGITAL hearing aids for children with severe to profound hearing loss?


Wednesday, July 25th 2012

New hearing aids typically come with one-year comprehensive loss, damage and repair warranty directly...


Tuesday, May 1st 2012

Do ''noise reduction'' programs in hearing aids work? The background noise is terrible!


Tuesday, March 6th 2012

In most cases, two hearing aids are better than one. Of course, there are occasionally exceptions to this rule.


Tuesday, February 21st 2012

Parental involvement is very important when it comes to successful hearing aid fittings for children.


Tuesday, February 7th 2012

Thinking about buying hearing aids, but not sure where to start? Seek professional advice in order to determine your level of hearing impairment and to be fitted with proper aids.


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, 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, 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, April 26th 2011

There are many types of hearing aids and each offers distinct advantages and disadvantages for the hearing aid wearer.


Tuesday, January 18th 2011

Are the newest hearing aids really invisible or will they make me look old?


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?


Monday, October 11th 2010

Recent developments in deep-fitting hearing aids have made them less visible and more discreet than ever.


Monday, May 24th 2010

Many of my friends have purchased open hearing aids and are having wonderful success with them. What exactly are open hearing aids?


Monday, April 26th 2010

I have heard some hearing aids can connect to Bluetooth devices wirelessly. Is this true?


Wednesday, December 23rd 2009

If two hearing aids are recommended for your hearing loss, you will have the best success when wearing both. There are many benefits to wearing bilateral hearing aids.


Tuesday, November 3rd 2009

Behind the ear (BTE) hearing aids are now more popular than custom in-the-ear hearing aids and provide many unique benefits to the hearing aid wearer.


Tuesday, July 21st 2009

Most hearing aids manufactured today are digital hearing aids. This technology offers many advantages for people with hearing loss.

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