A recurring question that we often get is, “What are the best hearing amplifiers?” Throughout this article, I’m going to help you to understand the hearing solutions currently available and what option may be best suited for you. Knowing the differences between the...
One of the most common concerns I get from clients is whether they should wear hearing aids while working out. Moisture can quickly compromise an aid's functionality by hindering good sound output, among other mechanical issues. So the clients are always wary that...
Since my time as an audiologist and training within the hearing industry, “hearing aids” have only ever been known as hearing technology that is provided by an audiologist after an audiological evaluation. However, in recent industry news, proposed regulations around...
In Biden’s recent executive order, he shared that “hearing aids are so expensive that only 14% of approximately 48 million Americans with hearing loss use them.” As a result, he will “Direct HHS to consider issuing proposed rules within 120 days for allowing hearing...
I have been an audiologist for over 28 years and have seen hearing aid technology change dramatically. Today’s devices are clearer, perform better in noise, and are more discreet than ever. It seems incredible that despite these steps forward, there are still an...
In a rapidly evolving world, so many of us are turning to the information we find online to help us make an informed decision around our next purchase. However, when considering purchasing hearing aids, it’s crucial to understand that they aren’t a one-size-fits-all...
Recently, we’ve been hearing a lot of questions regarding OTC devices. With a little research, you can find out a lot of information about these, but is it the right information for you? Due to the pandemic, our habits and daily routines are increasingly reliant on...
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...