Even though it seems to be a simple question to ask how long hearing aid batteries should be expected to last, it’s actually not. Precisely how long hearing aid batteries last is determined by quite a few variables. Battery life will depend on the model of your hearing aid, and may vary widely even in […]
Patients in the process of being fitted for a hearing aid to help them hear faint sounds frequently ask what the hearing aid is going to do with noises which are still excessively loud for them. The response to this common question is quite reassuring. In a nutshell, contemporary hearing aids that are correctly fitted […]
Considering the price of excellent quality hearing aids, many people logically wonder whether they need two hearing aids, or if they could get by with one. The recommendation offered by the majority of audiologists and hearing professionals is going to be that the benefits of wearing two hearing aids outweigh the difference in cost, but […]
Hearing aids and mobile phones haven’t always gotten along as well as they do now. The complex electronics in both devices often caused static, dropped words or squealing interference noises. Thankfully, improvements in technology and new government regulations have made the question “Will this cell phone work together with my hearing aid?” easier to answer. […]
When trying to fully understand the difference between analog and digital hearing aids, you need to first understand the history of analog versus digital, and the different ways that they amplify and process sounds. Analog hearing aids came out first, and were the standard in the majority of hearing aids for a long time. Then […]
Most hearing aid buyers are curious about add-ons and options, so in this post we offer some of our recommendations. Regardless of which style or brand of hearing aid you have, these particular accessories and “add ons,” are nearly universal. Stocking up on batteries is never a bad idea, because you’ll need a lot of […]
In theory, rechargeable batteries for hearing aids are certainly a great idea, but in the past this theory did not always work out in reality. Early rechargeable hearing aid batteries were so large that they could only be used in over-the-ear type aids; they also took hours to recharge and then didn’t hold a charge […]
The earliest type of hearing aid is actually still in use today. Whenever you see someone cup their hand behind their ear, you are witnessing the first form of hearing assistance in action. The first real hearing aids, however, were the long trumpets used by sailors to hear the voices of other sailors calling to […]
Just what to do with an old or used hearing aid is a dilemma which arises for many people. Thehearing aid may have belonged to a family member who does not need it, or it could be yours and has been replaced by a newer one or by a cochlear implant. If the hearing aid […]
The selection and purchase of a first hearing aid can be an overwhelming task for anyone. Consumer Reports published a comparative report on hearing aids after following over a dozen people for six months while purchasing their first hearing aids. Their report was dismaying: two-thirds of the aids purchased ended up being misfitted, or amplified […]
