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What questions should I ask before buying hearing aids?
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.
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Is it possible to be fit with used hearing 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.
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How long do hearing aids last?
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.
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Will my hearing aids whistle?
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.
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I’m wondering where to buy hearing aids and what is required before I can buy them?
Wednesday, July 21st 2010
Visiting a hearing aid center for a hearing test and consultation is the first step in buying hearing aids.
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Do hearing aids hurt your ears?
Wednesday, July 7th 2010
In most cases, hearing aids fit comfortably and do not cause pain or irritation.
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Do I really need to buy bilateral hearing aids or would just one be adequate?
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.
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If I start wearing hearing aids and wear them everyday, will I become dependent on my hearing aids?
Tuesday, November 11th 2008
Most people who are fit with hearing aids enjoy hearing sounds again and find that they do not want to be without their hearing aids.
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Should I wear my hearing aids all day?
Wednesday, October 29th 2008
Successful hearing aid wearers tend to wear their hearing aids for all waking hours. Once you're used to hearing sounds again, you'll probably find you don't want to be without your hearing aids; however, there are certain situations you should take them off.
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How do I determine the best physical fit of my hearing aids?
Monday, October 13th 2008
One concern with all new hearing aids is the physical fit. Hearing aids need to be comfortable, not too tight and not too loose, they should fit just right. Do not wear the...
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What are ear impressions?
Monday, October 13th 2008
All custom made hearing aids and earmolds are made from a "cast" of the ear. The cast is referred to as an ear impression. The hearing professional makes the ear...
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What happens if I lose my hearing aids?
Monday, October 13th 2008
I recently purchased new hearing aids and am concerned about losing them. What happens if I lose my hearing aids?
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What is ''background noise'' and how do I deal with it?
Monday, October 13th 2008
Virtually all patients wearing hearing aids complain about background noise at one time or another. There is no way to completely eliminate background noise. Remember, when you...
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Why does my voice sound funny when I use my new hearing aids?
Monday, October 13th 2008
When you wear hearing aids for the first time, you will probably notice your voice sounds funny! You will hear your voice amplified through the hearing aid and some people describe...
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How Do I Clean Wax in my Ears to Protect my Hearing Aids?
Monday, July 23rd 2007
My hearing aid keeps getting wax in it. How do I clean my ears to keep this from happening?
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Can a Faulty Microwave Deprogram Hearing Aids?
Monday, March 19th 2007
Can a faulty microwave deprogram my aids? Both of my hearing aids seemed to have lost their programming at the same time. I had them both reprogrammed a couple weeks ago. Then, a few days ago, BOTH went nearly dead. I have been near a microwave, which
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Airport Screeners, Tanning Beds and Hearing Aids
Monday, February 19th 2007
I wear a digital hearing aid and I am going on a trip overseas and was just wondering if I could go through the scanner at the airport with my aid on and also when I go on a tanning bed should I take my hearing aid off?
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Refitting A Custom Hearing Aid to Another User
Monday, February 5th 2007
Is it legal to fit one person's custom made hearing aids for another person. That is, if a husband has ITEs and he passes away, can those ITEs be fit for his wife, brother etc.? I have heard conflicting information about this and have been unsuccessful i
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Managing Skin Sensitivity to Earmold Materials
Monday, October 30th 2006
I get great benefit from my hearing aids and would like to wear them, however I find it nearly impossible to find an earmold that doesn't cause a terrible allergic reaction. Any advice?
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Playing the Trumpet Causes Feedback In My Hearing Aid
Monday, March 27th 2006
When playing jazz professionally, the contour changes of my jawline, causes feedback in my digital hearing aid which fits inside my ear. Also, the trumpet sound itself causes the hearing aid to cut out completely.
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Hearing Aid Feedback from Jaw Movement
Monday, February 13th 2006
When playing jazz professionally, the contour changes of my jawline cause feedback in my digital hearing aid which fits inside my ear. Also, the trumpet sound itself causes the hearing aid to cut out completely.
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Digital Frequency Compression Reduces Feedback
Monday, April 4th 2005
I have a precipitous high frequency sensorineural hearing loss, and have suffered from almost constant feedback in my hearing aids. What solutions can you suggest?
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Digital Frequency Compression and Word Discrimination
Monday, March 7th 2005
My new digital hearing aids are fine, but I still cannot tell the difference between many words. What would frequency compression do for me?
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Adjusting to Frequency Transposition Hearing Aids
Tuesday, February 15th 2005
I am considering getting frequency transposition hearing aids. Is there an adjustment period to this technology? How long would it take to get used to frequency compression?
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Re-using Hearing Aids
Monday, January 31st 2005
My mother was recently found to have a hearing loss. We still have my father's old hearing aids. Can they be used for my mother?
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