What Are the Differences Between Hearing Aids and Hearing Amplification Devices?
At first glance, hearing aids and hearing amplification devices may seem quite similar. However, they are actually very different technology. Let’s take a look at the differences between the two as well as what device will most benefit your hearing health. Hearing Amplification Devices Make Sound Louder As the name suggests, hearing amplification devices amplify…
How To Enjoy Podcasts With Hearing Loss
Podcasts are a fun way to keep yourself entertained during a long drive, a spring-cleaning day or even just a walk at Gage Park. Hearing loss shouldn’t stop you from enjoying your latest episode binge. Let’s examine how you can accommodate for your hearing loss while streaming podcasts. Try Bluetooth® Hearing Aids In 2019, 7.1%…
What To Know About Hearing Aid Programming
Hearing loss is extremely widespread, with approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults showing hearing loss that could benefit from hearing aids. Hearing aids are small but technologically advanced devices that can amplify speech sounds, reduce ambient noise, manage tinnitus symptoms and keep you more aware of your surroundings. While most hearing aids share similar features and…
Tips for Connecting Your Hearing Aids With Bluetooth®-Capable Technology
Approximately 15% of U.S. adults report some trouble hearing. With its prevalence, finding ways to make accommodations for hearing loss can significantly improve your daily life. One way to help create ease is to learn how to connect your hearing aids with other technology. If your hearing aids are Bluetooth®-capable, you can connect your phone,…
Tips for Caring for Your Hearing Aids This Summer
Summer in Topeka is the perfect time to enjoy outdoor activities like swimming, barbequing and playing sports. However, if you wear hearing aids, it’s important to know how to protect them from the extra heat and moisture that comes with the season. Four Ways To Keep Your Hearing Aids Safe in the Summertime Store your…
What Should I Do if My Hearing Aid Gets Wet?
With summer comes pool parties, barbeques and swims at Sherwood Lake. Knowing how to care for your hearing aids if they get wet can give you peace of mind in the summer fun. 1. Calculate the Extent of Water Damage Most hearing aids have a water-resistant coating to protect them from small amounts of water,…
How to Put Your Hearing Aids In
If you’re one of the millions of people who have decided to treat your hearing loss with hearing aids, congratulations! Taking this step towards prioritizing your hearing health will improve many aspects of your life and make it easier to socialize with others, whether at a family reunion or bowling with friends at The Pennant….
Is a Rechargeable Hearing Aid Right for Me?
Are you tired of swapping disposable button batteries out of your hearing aids every couple of days? If you are, there’s good news! Rechargeable hearing aids are now on the market. In fact, according to a 2022 study, “52% of people surveyed in 2022 had a rechargeable hearing aid.” In this post, we review the…
How To Make the Most of Hearing Aids On Windy Days
If you’ve ever walked through Gage Park on a windy day in Topeka while wearing hearing aids, you know how annoying wind noise can be. Thankfully, there are several steps you can take to minimize the effect wind has on hearing aids. How Wind Can Cause Problems for Hearing Aid Users Wind noise has long…
Questions To Ask Your Audiologist Before Choosing a Pair of Hearing Aids
According to a 2022 article published in the National Library of Medicine, “The degree of subjective and objective loss and patient choice are taken into account when deciding on a hearing aid.” But there are other considerations that go into the hearing aid selection process, as well. We review some questions to ask your audiologist…