Today’s hearing aids are more sophisticated than ever before. They utilize the most advanced microelectronics, wireless radios, and computer processors, and they are built to exacting specifications to offer the best hearing possible. This includes being as resistant to moisture, dust and dirt as a high-tech instrument that sits in your ear all day can be. However, this does not mean hearing aids never break down or never need to be replaced. If hearing ...
Often we are seen by patients who are experiencing an ear infection. Like most infections the ear may become painful or tender. You may have a colored discharge secreting from your ear canal. The color of the discharge may range from a very light yellow to a nasty looking green,. Wax may also be in the mix. The ear canal may also have a noticeable displeasing odor. Can you have an ear infection and NOT ...
We all want to stay healthy and happy as we age. Exercising and eating right are two obvious things we can do to help. But did you know hearing our best has a big impact, too? Here are four ways hearing your best can help you age your best. Hearing your best helps keep you social When we hear clearly and without limitations, it’s easier to be engaged, maintain connections, feel a part of ...
I have always said that the most important thing about your hearing instrument is that you ‘want to wear it.’ It needs to be comfortable and eventually become virtually unnoticeable. There is no one choice that is best for all. So a little breakdown: First is the style that fits above and over your ear with the little wire that leads down to a little receiver with a rubber bud on the end of it ...
Do you have a cell phone? Whether or not you have a hearing instrument that connects or ‘pairs’ to your cell phone...it is still important to have some useful information of how they work. Whether you have an Apple iPhone ™ or an Android version like Motorola or Samsung Galaxy ™ they all have one thing in common. All Cell phones...yes... ALL cell phones are a computer. Even if you think you don’t know ...
Have you seen our Livio Edge AI custom rechargeable hearing aids? If we say so ourselves, our new Livio Edge AI custom rechargeable hearing aids are pretty great. But we’re biased. So we won’t blame you if you want a second opinion. How about this one? Youtuber and audiologist, Dr. Cliff Olson, recently called them “the most significant innovation we have seen in the hearing aid world since 2018.” Here’s another — wearer ...
New patients; just getting their first set of hearing instruments often have a mindset when they come into the office that they only need and want one hearing instrument. They have figured out which ear is the worse and they want to correct that ear only. We all have some misconceived notions at one time or another! Hahaha!! So why should you wear two hearing instruments? If you have a hearing loss in both ears ...
Just human nature makes us analyze and question decisions that we make. We go through all the pro’s and con’s. We try to determine if we are making the right choices. This week has been an interesting one. We have tested and fit hearing instruments on several patients all of which were in their 50’s. While we fit all age groups... from kids up... it was interesting to have so many in ...
We all want to maintain our mental sharpness as we get older. Dementia, Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline are conditions everyone hopes to avoid. A growing body of research has shown that hearing loss plays a role in our ability to stay mentally sharp as we age. In fact, in a 2018 review of the research, it was concluded that untreated hearing loss increased the risk of dementia by 50 percent. While researchers admit the ...
It’s hard to believe how fast this year has flown by. Since the beginning of the year; starting off with a great economy and a trip to Vegas to attend a HUGE Business Development conference with Starkey Hearing Technologies and about 8,000 people seeking mind blowing information about technology to help our patients hear better and ultimately to live better. A 12 hour-a-day conference to stimulate our mind. An experience designed to build ...
