Hearing Blog

Hearing aids have come a long way from the awkward, feedback prone devices your parents or grandparents used to wear. Today’s hearing aids use digital technology to not only offer superior sound quality, but to improve every aspect about how hearing-impaired people communicate. It’s all too often to put off addressing a hearing loss, even when people know they have a problem. Part of the issue is that people don’t realize how enjoyable and user-friendly...

Today’s hearing aids are so small and discreet they often go completely unnoticed by the casual observer. Despite their small size, hearing aids are also delivering clearer, more nuanced sound processing than ever before. Such tiny yet powerful devices are a triumph in microcomputers and they are continuing to improve their technology.  But how did hearing aids become so small and strong? The answer may surprise you: hearing aids have long been a leading technology...

If you’ve recently invested in a new set of hearing aids, congratulations! Millions of individuals wear these advanced, custom-fit, digitally programmed and personalized hearing solutions every day. These devices are fitted specifically for your hearing needs and will make a huge difference in so many aspects of your life at home, in your personal relationships, in your independence and at work. Like any new device, it takes time to understand how to make sure they...

According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, approximately 48 million Americans (20 percent) report some degree of hearing loss. Hearing loss is third most common physical condition behind arthritis and heart disease, affecting people of all ages. People ages 60-70 are most affected. According to the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), approximately 28.8 million adults in the United States could benefit from wearing hearing aids. Sadly, of those age 70...