There are many reasons people don’t wear their hearing aids when they need them. And while wearing a hearing aid won’t solve all of life’s problems, it can drastically improve many. Let’s take a closer look at some risks that can come along with not wearing your hearing aids when they are needed. Cognitive Decline […]
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Tips For Getting Used To Using A Hearing Aid
A hearing aid is a small electronic device with a microphone, amplifier and speaker that helps make sound louder. The microphone collects sounds from the environment, a computer chip analyzes them and adjusts them based on your hearing loss, listening needs and the level of the sounds around you. The computer then sends an enhanced […]
The Different Types of Hearing Tests
Pure Tone Audiometry Generally considered to be the ‘gold standard’ of hearing function tests, Pure Tone Audiometry is the most widely used test for detecting and establishing the type, severity and nature of hearing loss. It’s also the preferred method amongst the majority of hearing care professionals. The audiogram generated during the testing procedure plots […]
The Top 5 Causes Of Hearing Loss
The Top 5 Causes Of Hearing Loss There are many different causes of hearing loss today. Thankfully, most of these issues can be prevented. As such, it is important to make sure you see your doctor often to get assessments and treatments should problems start to arise. 1. Age As we get older, the body’s […]
The Most Common Problems With Hearing Aids And How To Fix Them
If you’re wearing a hearing aid and you seem to be having problems with the device, it may finally be time to diagnose what the problem is. That said, here are some of the most common problems with hearing aids that you should know about and tips on how to fix them. Moisture Moisture is […]