Hearing aids have coming a long way over the years. A century ago, people with hearing loss used ear trumpets to amplify sound. There was no hiding the condition. Thankfully, if you have a hard time hearing sounds today, you can make use of a number of invisible hearing aids in Worcester, MA. Types of…
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One of the most persistent myths about hearing loss is that people only need a hearing aid in one ear. While it is possible to lose hearing only in one ear, a lot of the hearing problems that require hearing aids affect both ears. Even when you don’t have significant bilateral hearing loss, your audiologist…
Hearing aids are complex devices that amplify sounds for people perceiving words, music and other noise. They gather sound energy and direct it into the ear canal, allowing user’s to better understand and interpret sounds. While this principal hasn’t changed since their inception, new technologies deliver users far superior results from their hearing aids with…
The technological revolution of today has made hearing easier than ever with the Starkey Halo, a modern hearing aid designed to make life easier with your iPhone and iOS devices. The Starkey Halo works by directly connecting with your device to take calls, listen to music, stream video and more, without relying on an external…
Hearing loss is a problem that affects about 20 percent of Americans to some degree. Sadly, not everyone living with hearing loss realizes they have a problem. Hearing loss usually occurs gradually, which is why it is practically impossible to self-diagnose. That doesn’t change the fact that living with hearing loss is extremely frustrating, not…
Hearing loss is a common problem throughout the world, but there are still a lot of widespread myths about hearing loss myths that haven’t gone away. Here are some of the most prevalent myths that get passed around. Myth: All Hearing Loss is the Same No two people are alike; so it stands to reason…
One of the major advanced in hearing aids has been new features that greatly reduce the dreaded sound feedback that has historically been problematic. Oticon Inium Sense feedback shield has a feedback management structure developed to distinguish risks of feedback. The ability to better regulate and wipe out feedback is refined through two vital updates…
Hearing aids open whole new doors for those with hearing loss. But as with any piece of valuable equipment, a little bit of daily maintenance goes a long way. To ensure optimal performance of your hearing aid, make hearing aid maintenance part of your nightly routine. Basic Cleaning of Your Hearing Aid You brush your…
Preserving your hearing health is important to your overall well-being. It affects many aspects of your life, from driving a vehicle to interacting with others to maintaining proper balance. When you take steps to keep your hearing in the best condition possible, you will help yourself to live a fuller life. You might do a…
Chemotherapy can be a very beneficial treatment while fighting the battle against cancer. However, it can also have some rather severe side effects that may cause permanent impacts to the body, including hearing. Recent studies have linked platinum-based chemotherapy treatments to permanent sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors (PTSB). Hearing loss can…