1. During an appointment with your audiologist, expect a thorough assessment to determine the severity of your hearing loss and a detailed discussion about your lifestyle, hearing priorities, and budget to help determine what hearing aids are best for you. 2. Expect an adjustment period when you first begin to wear hearing aids. Hearing loss…
Read MoreOur bodies are designed with two ears for many important reasons. Listening with two ears: Leads to better understanding in background noise Allows for improved ability to detect where sound is coming from and Gives speech a “boost” in volume In addition, listening with two ears lessens the amount of work it takes the brain…
Read MoreAlthough COVID took a larger than expected spotlight during the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, pushing the games back a full year into 2021, for audiologists, there was a special player on Team USA that caught our attention. That player is David Smith, the 36 year old middle blocker of Team USA Men’s Volleyball. Including…
Read MoreAll hearing aids require a power source, but many modern hearing aids have the option of either a disposable or rechargeable battery. Which option is the best for you? Benefits of Rechargeable Batteries:1. Convenient – Instead of having to frequently repurchase batteries over the lifespan of the hearing aid, you simply charge the hearing aid…
Read MoreMany newer hearing aids on the market are Bluetooth compatible and are able to wirelessly connect to both iPhone and Android devices. Patients with Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids enjoy the convenience of streaming phone calls and listening to music/tinnitus maskers from their phones directly to their hearing aids, all the while being able to use their…
Read MoreAfter you have had a complete audiological evaluation, are fit with the right hearing devices, and your devices have been personalized for your needs, it is important to know what accessories are available to you. Hearing aid accessories can help optimize the performance of the devices and even make them more convenient to use. Battery…
Read MoreToday, there are numerous advertisements in magazines and on television for products that will enhance your hearing. Although many of these devices may look like hearing aids, they typically are not. These devices are called “amplifiers” or “personal sound amplification products (PSAPs)”. Although PSAPs have been around for many years, new age marketing techniques have…
Read MoreOne of the industries leading hearing aid manufacturers, Phonak, has released their newest product for patients with severe to profound hearing loss that enables users to experiences a unique sound quality as well as the perks of new technology. The Naida Paradise is designed to enhance soft speech as well as reduce background noise, making…
Read MoreAs things start warming back up in Jacksonville, it is likely that you will be heading to the beach or pool (or may get caught in bad rainstorms!). Whether you are new to hearing aids or have worn them for years, one thing almost all hearing aid wearers should know is that these highly advanced…
Read MoreIf you wear hearing aids, you’re going to experience whistling, or feedback, at some point in the life of the device. Here we will discuss some common causes of feedback and what you can do about it. How does hearing aid feedback occur? Hearing aid feedback occurs when sound that was supposed to go into…
Read MoreIf you wear hearing aids and continue to struggle to understand your friends and family you may be wondering where to turn. There may be a few reasons why you find yourself asking others to repeat despite the use of your hearing aids Hearing aids may be in need of cleaning or reprogramming. Wax build-up…
Read MoreWith everything going on during the holiday season, it’s easy to forget that some people struggle during holiday get-togethers for various reasons. One recent online study shows that 50% of families will host at least one person with hearing loss at their holiday table. For these loved ones, the holidays can be isolating and frustrating,…
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