As the owner of Jacob's Audiology and an experienced audiologist, I believe that hearing is a human right and a gift to be treasured; for anyone who has dealt with hearing loss anxiety, the relief provided after receiving their first pair of hearing aids is beyond...
To ensure your hearing aid receives a full and thoroughly clean, it is important to dissect the tip of your hearing aid, allowing your hearing to be as clear and rich as possible. By doing something as simple as changing the tip can make a huge difference to your...
Many people are intimidated by cleaning their hearing aid and are afraid of damaging it further, especially as it is such a delicate item. However, our team at Jacobs Audiology has established a high level of trust serving our patients and comprises experts in hearing...
Changing the wax filter is vital to your regular maintenance, as it unblocks a lot of the build-up, which contributes to your difficulty hearing. It can be especially intimidating dissecting your own hearing aid, especially after reading masses of technical jargon on...
Regular maintenance of your hearing aid is one of the most important things toward keeping its longevity and preserving its condition. However, such delicate tasks require a lot of concentration and a steady hand, meaning, if done wrong, it can result in an expensive...
Like any other electronic device, your hearing aids may have issues from time to time, necessitating repairs. A crack on the casing, earwax blocking the receiver, microphone not working, etc., are all problems that may interrupt the device's proper functioning. While...
Digital hearing devices have greatly improved the lives of people with hearing challenges. For instance, Made for iPhone hearing aids make it possible for users to link them to their iPhone using Bluetooth. As a result, they can stream audio, answer phone calls, among...
There are so many technological breakthroughs every day that it can be hard to keep up with all of them. A recent development by Android is one that those who are hard of hearing absolutely need to know about because it could be of great use to them, even possibly...
Each year, about 4 million people make a substantial investment into better hearing through hearing aids. This amazing bit of technology produces life-changing experiences related to relationships, lifestyle choices, and successful careers. Because over time, dirt,...
If you have ever had to get used to new eyeglasses or dental appliances, then you understand that hearing aids also require a period of adjustment. Various mental, emotional, and physical effects come with breaking in new hearing aids. To ease my patients through the...