Archive for October, 2011

How Hearing Loss Has Skyrocketed and How to Prevent It

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Signs of Hearing Loss

Everyone knows how much old folks just love to yell at the youngsters, “Turn that music down!”. Well it turns out that there is good reason for this time honored tradition and that this phrase could actually be what saves the teenagers of today from hearing aids tomorrow. The number of teenagers that suffer from hearing loss is now a shocking twenty percent. What this figure implies is that every time your son or daughter has their four very best friends over, at least one of them already has hearing loss and will be rocking hearing instruments in the future. They may not be your biggest fans now but down the road when their latest accessory isn’t a hearing device, they will be sure to thank you. Find out how this figure rose 30% in recent years and what you can do to stop it.

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Knowing the Differences in Outer Ear Hearing Aids

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

BTE Hearing Aids

For some people who have hearing loss, in canal hearing aids are simply not an option. Whether it’s due to their age, severity of hearing loss, or a matter of price, people may find that outer ear hearing instruments simply fit better with their specific needs. So what options are there available on the market for this crowd of hearing device users? There are four kinds to choose from that have distinct things about them that separate them from the rest of the hearing aid crowd. Whether it’s the half shell, full shell, or behind the ear, there will likely be a digital hearing aid option that will work for you.

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The Facts About Completely In the Canal Hearing Aids

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

CIC Hearing Aids

When people are looking into hearing aids and shopping for the right one, a common factor that comes into consideration is its visual appeal. For many people, the thought of having their hearing instruments seen by others causes them to feel anxious and embarrassed. Others don’t mind if people can tell they are using a hearing device but would prefer that their hearing aids be out of sight and out of mind. No matter how you became interested in in canal digital hearing aids, it’s important to know the positives and negatives before getting too set on this style. Those new to the hearing instrument market may have too low or high of expectations. Knowing what these tiny digital wonders are capable of will make the acquisition of a new hearing device a much more satisfying experience.

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Tips on Avoiding Hearing Aid Repairs

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Digital Hearing Aid Repairs

Anyone who uses a hearing instrument knows how much they can improve all areas of life. Whether it’s catching up with friends on the phone, watching your favorite TV show, or simply drinking your coffee on the porch and listening to nature, hearing devices have a way of making everything better. The last thing anyone wants to deal with is the inconvenience of hearing aid repair, especially when the repair was preventable. There are things, such as moisture and ear wax, that to a certain extent are unavoidable and at some point lead to hearing aid repair. Even so, there are things that every digital hearing aid user can remember and practice to limit their number of trips to the hearing instrument specialist. Remembering these few practical tips will surely make ears and wallet happy.

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