You Won’t Miss a Beat With These DIY Hints Like other electronics, hearing aids can have their down moments. Whether the batteries seem to drain too quickly, you’re getting unpleasant feedback, or there’s no sound at all, you might run...
Q&A: Upgrading Your Hearing Aids
Q: How often should I update my hearing devices? A: That’s a good question we’ve addressed with many patients and their loved ones. The short answer is that a hearing device should typically be replaced about every three to...
6 Ways to Keep Your Hearing Aids in Shape
Does hearing technology call for ongoing professional upkeep? Can I handle any needed maintenance at home? How can I tell whether my devices are damaged? Where can I take them for replacement or repair? Much like today’s tablets and cell...
Hearing Care 101 – The Follow-Up Appointment
Q: I have a hearing aid follow-up appointment soon. What can I expect? A: Better hearing is a journey, not a moment. Your hearing aid follow-up appointment is an important part of that journey. The more prepared you are for...
Q&A: Water and Hearing Aids
Q: Are my hearing aids really kaput if they get wet? A: If you only knew how often we get this important question. As powerful as they are, hearing aids — like all electronics — have a couple of Achilles’...
Enjoying the Sand and Waves? Protect Your Hearing Aids!: 8 Simple Do’s & Don’ts
A Little TLC for Your Devices Helps You Seize the Season Want to help your hearing aids stay in top shape throughout the season? Whether your summer includes playing Marco Polo, setting sail, or just catching some sun on the...
Humidity: Hearing Aid Kryptonite?
Here’s What to “Dew” About It One of the pleasures of starting your better-hearing journey is that your world is more enjoyable when you can hear the sounds you’ve been missing. That might also mean you’re getting outside more, possibly...