Notes from the Experts
Improving the Use of Hearing Aids
Posted on: Thursday, December 29, 2016
There have been many studies done that have shown that a significant percentage of people who have hearing aids do not use them consistently.
» Read moreWhy are there different levels of hearing aid technology?
Posted on: Monday, November 21, 2016
These days information is everywhere! We research everything! We don’t buy a toaster or a car without reading the features, the benefits and reviews. We want to make sure we are not sold to but rather making an informed decision to purchase. We don’t care for cheesy sales tactics and we want to make sure we know what we’re talking about before we set foot in a store. These tendencies hold true for hearing aids as well! You are probably researching and finding out that there is a lot to...
» Read moreInsurance Benefits for Hearing Aids
Posted on: Monday, November 7, 2016
If you have an Insurance plan that covers the purchase of hearing aids, consider yourself one lucky person! Hearing aid benefits are hard to come by. Unfortunately, even though there is a large population of people that would benefit from this coverage it is seldom seen. Although you may qualify for Medicare or Medicaid coverage, just be aware that
» Read moreHearing aids change lives
Posted on: Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Alison Myers can fully participate at work and play thanks to her Pure® hearing aids. With the help of Siemens Pure® hearing aids and miniTek™ wireless remote, Tim King enjoys success in his career and at home.
» Read moreUsing Solar Power to Enable Better Hearing
Posted on: Thursday, August 25, 2016
Botswana-based Deaftronics attempts to tackle a similar problem. It has manufactured the first solar-powered hearing aid unit, Solar Ear.
» Read morePreventing the Noise Problem
Posted on: Tuesday, August 2, 2016
By Dr. Virginia Wise Most people know that hearing loss can be caused by excessive noise exposure. What most people don’t know is that noise exposure is time-weighted, or even what that means.
» Read moreThey Say "It's Normal for Your Age" But, Is It?
Posted on: Thursday, July 7, 2016
By Dr. Virginia Wise, Audiologist You hear it often, from doctors and other professionals, and those who say it usually mean well. But what they really should be saying instead is, “It’s common for your age”. While hearing loss with age is very common, hearing loss is never ‘normal’.
» Read moreIt's Affecting Your Health
Posted on: Thursday, June 9, 2016
By Virginia Wise, Audiologist Hearing loss is a pain-free disease. Or is it? Hearing loss goes untreated in the vast majority of people who experience it. The reasons vary from denial, to embarrassment, to vanity, to finances. Whatever the reason, many people are reluctant to seek treatment for a hearing loss. Common wisdom says that it doesn’t need to be a priority because it causes no pain, and therefore we can ignore it until it’s so bad we can no longer function. But trust me; it’s...
» Read moreHearing Loss
Posted on: Tuesday, March 15, 2016
by Virginia Wise, Audiologist A Few Statistics on Hearing Loss We all know someone with hearing loss. Whether it’s a parent, sibling, a friend, or great Aunt Sally, we understand that hearing loss is common. But just how common is it? Here are just a few statistics on hearing loss:
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