An interesting observation that shows just how essential the ability to hear is to living species on the earth is that while researchers have discovered many types of reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and mammals who were blind, they have been unable to locate any species that is naturally deaf. However, doesn’t necessarily require ears to hear. […]
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 […]
An estimated 20 percent of all Americans have experienced some level of hearing loss, but there is one particular portion of the population in which that number is significantly higher – veterans, particularly those who’ve served in war zones. Among troops who have been in Iraq and Afghanistan, the most common service-related disabilities are hearing […]
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 […]
Visit the website today to find out more about what Atlanta Hearing Associates now offers. The company known for providing hearing aids in Atlanta—Atlanta Hearing Associates—now offers a larger selection of digital hearing aids. The company recently embraced the digital revolution that is taking over hearing advancements in the United States. While digital hearing aids have been available for […]
A frequent question from patients pertains to being able to hear in crowded spaces. When they are talking to people one-on-one, or in small groups of people there is no problem, and they seem to hear just fine. But when they find themselves in a large crowd they often find it very difficult to understand […]
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 American Tinnitus Association defines the condition (which can be pronounced either tin-NYE-tus or TIN-ni-tus) as hearing sounds that no one else can hear. Experienced generally more often by men over the age of 50, tinnitus appears to be age-related. Tinnitus inexplicably affects more Americans in the South than other parts of the country, and […]
This is one of the questions we are asked most often. There are many reasons why you could have experienced some hearing loss, but the most important thing to know is that if you have, you are not alone – 22 million Americans have some degree of impaired hearing, and 10 million of them qualify […]
