Hearing Blog

There are many motivators that push people to take the steps toward better hearing. The need and want to understand TV better is mentioned by almost every patient that comes in for a hearing consultation. Wearing hearing instruments will definitely improve your TV listening experience. However; there are several variables that cause problems with receiving a clear speech signal. New flat screen televisions have little speakers that typically have poor projection. Often, these speakers actually ...

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Like any high-tech device, hearing aids may occasionally become fussy. Not to worry – most issues can be solved easily and at home. Below are some of the most common calls we get at our Support line, and the simple troubleshooting tips you can do to fix them from the safety of your home. If you experience one of the following problems: • Loss of sound • Weak or intermittent amplification • Internal noises or distorted/garbled sound Then ...

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There are ways that you can help yourself hear better. When you get hearing instruments for the very first time your brain has to wake back up to what sounds really sound like. Along with that... your brain also has adjust to these new but ‘old’ sounds at a stronger level. At first, Sounds may be funny, or harsh. Some sounds may be somewhat tinny. There may be some echo’s. It takes a little ...

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Many wearers of hearing aids view them as communication devices. They are! Really great ones! Communication is often the primary function that we ask hearing aids to fill in our lives. But it is also thoughtful to note that your hearing aids are also brain activators, emergency alert notification tools, and connectivity devices! That’s why hearing professionals like me recommend you wear them every day! Hearing aids activate your brain Even when we are ...

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