Real Ear Verification
Are you satisfied with the performance of your hearing aid? Do you feel the quality meets your expectations? Unless your audiologist relied on real-ear verification during the fitting process, your hearing device may not be living up to its full potential. When fitting patients for hearing aids, real-ear measurements provide a level of accuracy unavailable…
Internet Hearing Devices: A Risky Option
More and more people are attempting to find solutions to their hearing loss without consulting a trained hearing professional, but doing so could be risky to their health, according to the FDA. While you may save a few dollars up front, many different factors contribute to hearing loss, and unless you know what is causing…
Why Do I Feel Tired After Wearing My New Hearing Aids?
We at are dedicated to being your partners in your hearing loss journey, and that includes supporting you after you receive your new hearing aids. Hearing aids are incredible pieces of technology that will benefit you greatly, but the adjustment period can require some patience. Let’s discuss what the adjustment period feels like and how…
Do Your Hearing Aids Need a Tune-Up?
While your hearing aids are hardy pieces of technology designed to be durable and withstand heavy daily use, they’re not indestructible. At some point, it’ll be necessary to bring them in for a tune-up or minor repairs. Here are some signs to watch out for that could indicate that it’s time to bring them in…
Can Stress Affect Hearing?
Heightened levels of stress can negatively affect various aspects of your health, especially if you’re chronically stressed. One such aspect is your hearing health. Let’s explore this connection more in-depth. What Is Stress? Known as the “fight or flight” response, stress is a natural bodily reaction to emotional or physical demands in your environment, in…
Common Causes of Hearing Loss, and When to Seek Professional Help
Around 37.5 million American adults age 18 and older report having some hearing trouble; that’s about 15% of the American adult population. Hearing loss is a complex health condition, and there are several known causes of hearing loss or influences on hearing health. Things That Can Cause Hearing Loss The two most common causes of…
What Is Earwax, Anyway?
Did you know that earwax isn’t actually wax? It has a waxy, sticky texture, which is what gave it its name, but it’s composed of oil, proteins, and debris. The official name for earwax is “cerumen,” and your body produces it naturally. What Does Earwax Do? Earwax lines the walls of the ear canal, serving…
What Is Hearing Aid Occlusion?
Hearing aids bring a multitude of benefits to your life, reconnecting you to the world of sound and communication. However, sometimes hearing aids can make you feel like your ears are plugged up, which can be mildly uncomfortable. Noise around you can sound hollow or tinny, and the sound of your own voice, chewing and…
How to Protect Your Hearing This Hunting Season
Hunting season draws closer. Hunters rely heavily on a good sense of hearing to stay alert and track and identify their game. However, the firearms they carry can also damage their hearing. Let’s discuss hearing loss caused by firearms and review some tips on protecting your hearing this hunting season so that you can maintain…
How To Take Advantage of the Bluetooth® Features in Your Hearing Aids
In our digital age, technology is constantly improving, and hearing aids are no exception. Modern hearing aids are equipped with superior technology, and users are hearing better than ever before. Additionally, hearing aids have more features, notably Bluetooth. Bluetooth is a technology that connects electronic devices to each other wirelessly, and it has many uses…
