Physically, you will usually get several years out of your hearing aids, but as your degree of hearing loss changes, your hearing aids may need an update. Getting regular hearing assessments is key to making sure your hearing aids are programmed and fit properly. Assuming correct programming and fitting, here’s a guide for their longevity. […]
Nowadays, the mobile phone network is a great deal more dependable (and there’s a lot less static involved). But sometimes, it will still be hard to hear what the individual on the other end is saying. In fact, there’s one group for whom using a phone isn’t always a reliable experience: those with hearing loss. […]
It probably feels like a simple thing to care for your hearing aids. After all, you were most likely given a set of care guidelines when you initially purchased your devices. With regard to regular hearing aid maintenance, most hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step instruction tutorial. Still, getting all of that information at […]
In contrast to popular belief, winter is fun! Okay, it can definitely be a bummer if you need to go somewhere. Or if you don’t have the correct gear (or proper infrastructure). But there are plenty of fun things to do in those chillier winter months. Still not convinced? Skiing and sledding aren’t the only […]
There are a couple different ways to think about the term “cheap hearing aids”. For anyone on a small budget, it means “affordability”. But we’ve all heard the saying “You get what you pay for”, and in this example, the word “cheap” indicates low-quality hearing aids. Regrettably, differentiating between an economical purchase and an item […]
In some cases, it’s easy to know when you need medical advice. When you break a bone, for example, you know you should go to the doctor (or the emergency room, depending on the situation). You may need a splint or a cast or supportive device, but the point is that you’re unlikely to try […]
Have you ever had your internet disappear right as you’re getting to the best part of your favorite Netflix show? Instead of finding out who won the baking show, you have to watch a never-ending spinning circle. All you can do is wait around for it to come back. Perhaps it’s your modem, could be […]
People are becoming self-dependent more than ever before. Does your car require some repairs? Just watch that YouTube video. Is your sink clogged? YouTube video. Attempting to learn cursive writing? YouTube… look, you get the idea. Anything you want to learn, you can find, and there’s excellent potential to teach and train yourself on the […]
When you’re a kid, falling is simply a part of life. Wiping out on your bicycle? Not unusual. Stumbling over your own feet while you’re running outside? Happens all of the time. It’s not really a worry because, well, kids are quite limber. They don’t usually stay down for long. As you grow older though, […]
You might think of your favorite sci-fi movie when somebody mentions artificial intelligence (AI). But these days, AI is more science than fiction. This is particularly true when it comes to hearing aids. The times when hearing aids merely amplified the volume and were one-size-fits-all are gone for good. AI is at the root of […]
