Loop Systems and T-Coils The vast majority of people suffering with a hearing loss will use some form of an assistive device to help them to maintain a degree of independence. It could be anything from an infrared television headset to amplified telephones, but in the end they all use something that works the best […]
The audiometric test produces the data needed to make an audiogram. Based on the information provided during the test, the Hearing specialist can determine the level of hearing loss. An audiogram is a visual map of your hearing. Those working in noise-intense professions, such as construction or rock concerts, are often advised, and sometimes required, […]
Many people think suffering from hearing loss is the end of life as they know it. They remember the big, bulky, ugly and uncomfortable boxes their parents had to wear when they began to struggle with hearing and can’t bear the thought of being seen in those units. Luckily, those days are long gone. Today’s […]
Have you noticed you become easily confused during conversations lately? Maybe you find yourself asking others to repeat themselves several times or your loved ones are complaining about the volume in which you watch television. You could be experiencing hearing loss. Don’t panic. Thousands of people of all ages experience hearing loss each year for […]
Hearing loss happens to thousands of people of all ages each year for a variety of reasons. Many people feel ashamed and frightened when they realize they don’t hear as well as they once did. They may think of it as a concrete sign they are getting older or that their bodies are failing. They […]
Hearing aids aren’t what they used to be. They were once embarrassing and uncomfortable. They were large, bulky and emitted squeals at the worst possible times. Any Hearing aid provider will show you that they are now small, sleek, and discreet and contain highly technologically advanced features. Hearing aid help is easily accessible if you […]
Your specialist is your ears’ best friend. Anything goes wrong with your hearing or your ears in general that might affect your hearing, your specialist is the person you want to see. If you’ve never seen a hearing specialist or it has been a long time since your last hearing test, now is the time […]
Many people suffer from hearing loss, are aware of the issue, and continue to refuse intervention and management. There may be a variety of factors that lead them to this resolve. Many are in denial that a hearing impairment exists, or feel as though it is a loss of youth and strength. People worry over […]
Do you find yourself asking people to repeat themselves more often lately? Maybe you are frequently confused during conversations and later realize you misunderstood something that was said. Are your loved ones complaining about the volume of your television or radio? It may be time to consider visiting a hearing aid specialist for a hearing […]
While you were young and had perfect hearing, there may have been times when things seemed garbled even then. Your parents probably took you to your family physician, who would professionally and carefully take care of the excess ear wax that built up in the ear canal. Now you have hearing aids, and with age […]
