Choose to forego hearing aids, and you will experience a world that is very different than the one you used to know. The size and advancement of today’s hearing aids make it possible for nearly everyone to hear the world the way it’s supposed to be heard. Wearing a hearing aid does not mean you [...]

Hearing aid experts seem to sometimes speak in code. Understand exactly what they are saying by being able to decode some of the most often used terms. We’ve included a short list below as well as an easy-to-understand description of each one. Even if you understand these, medical professionals may sometimes forget to speak in [...]

Selecting hearing aids is an important process, matched only by the quest to find the right eyeglass prescription. Choose hearing aids wisely, and you will by privy to the cacophony of life: dogs barking, children laughing, birds singing and the voices of your loved ones. Choose not to take the quest seriously and you may [...]

Navigate the vast hearing aid selection with confidence. By understanding your type of hearing loss and selecting the right aid to meet your needs, you will be hearing loud and clear in no time. Hearing aid types include: – Behind the ear hearing aids – These aids are visible behind one’s ear and are connected [...]

You may go through most of your life without needing an audiologist, but if you discover you’re having problems with your hearing, seeing an audiologist can change your life dramatically for the better. Many people assume that if they should be seeing an audiologist, their doctor will suggest it and set up a referral. Unfortunately, [...]

Individuals who have some form of hearing loss and have been fitted with a new hearing aid or aids are usually very excited about trying out their new aids. In many cases, however, the fantasy of having their hearing back and the reality of what their hearing aids can and can’t do for them are [...]

Getting new hearing aids can open up a whole new world for you that you may have been missing for years due to hearing loss. But the adjustment period that most people have to go through when they get new hearing aids can be a bit of a surprise. In most cases, someone with hearing [...]

One of the most interesting careers in the health care industry is being an audiologist. This often neglected field gives you the opportunity to work with people who are suffering from hearing loss, balance problems and other difficulties related to the workings of the ear. You can become an audiologist without attending medical school, and [...]

Many of us hate the thought of losing our hearing or relying on hearing aids. We may worry that it’s a concrete sign that we’re growing old, or we may worry that we just won’t adjust to them well. We often put off the decision for far too long, missing out on the many advantages [...]

As time goes on and people grow older, hearing loss often begins to interfere with clear communication. If someone in your family is suffering from hearing loss, it can be frustrating when you try to talk to them or have a serious discussion. There are ways to help someone understand if you take the time [...]