When trying to understand the difference between analog and digital hearing aids, you need to first understand the history of analog versus digital, and the different ways that they process and amplify sounds. Analog hearing aids came out first, and were the norm in most hearing aids for a long time. Then with the arrival […]
Even though it might seem to be a straightforward question to ask just how long hearing aid batteries are good for, it isn’t. How long hearing aid batteries will last is determined by quite a few variables. Battery life will depend on the model of your hearing aid, and may vary widely across models developed […]
Roughly 6 million teenagers nationwide suffer some type of loss of hearing, and this number has increased dramatically over the past 20 years. While experts say that this hearing loss is in part caused by sustained exposure to high volumes of music from portable players and phones, participation in marching band is another possible cause. […]
Navigating through the world with hearing loss can be challenging at times, especially when you need to depend on your hearing for safety. Driving a car is one area that can cause problems for many people suffering from impaired hearing. Thankfully, just because you have difficulty hearing does not mean that safe driving is out […]
When many people think of post-combat injuries among veterans, they think of missing limbs, post-traumatic stress, and brain trauma. Hearing loss, though, may not often come to mind. Here are 5 facts you may not know about hearing loss among veterans. Hearing loss is the most prevalent injury among post-combat veterans. – Hearing loss beats […]
Whether you are young or old, you may experience hearing loss. In fact, nearly 12 percent of kids age 6 through 19 have noise induced hearing loss according to the American Academy of Audiology. Of all birth defects, hearing loss presents itself more often than any other congenital defect in the United States. In fact, […]
Undoubtedly illness and injury can cause hearing loss, but can genetics also play a role? Yes. Hearing loss can be genetic. In fact, industry professionals agree that most hearing loss is due to some form of genetic irregularity. On top of that, hearing loss is considered the most common birth defect in the developed world. […]
Your hearing aid might be equipped with a telecoil, or you might be considering one that has a telecoil built in. This small coil of wire may seem simple, but the benefits it can provide to people who use it are manifold. Read on to learn more about what a telecoil can do for your […]
The countless miniature nerve endings in your inner ear are central to your ability to hear. If these nerve endings (or other parts of the inner ear) are damaged, the result is often sensorineural hearing loss. Typically, sensorineural hearing loss doesn’t lead to a complete inability to hear. The hearing loss is often limited to […]
Nearly all public places and businesses have modified their buildings for accessibility to wheelchairs, a highly visible challenge, but may be unaware of the less obvious challenges confronted by individuals who have difficulty hearing. Installing a hearing loop improves speech and other sound for patrons with telecoil compatible hearing aids, is less expensive than other […]
