Hearing Blog

When Will My Hearing Aids Need Repairs?

August 1, 2016

It is not uncommon for hearing aids to require some degree of service each year, which is why they are sold with warranties and repair coverage. But just how often each person’s hearing aids will need repair is difficult to predict. That’s because variables like usage, care, and even your lifestyle come into play. Are you active? Do you work in an office, or at a job that’s outside or is physically ...

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What Wearers Are Saying About Our Newest Hearing Aids

July 1, 2016

In March, we introduced our new hearing aids: Muse, Halo 2 and SoundLens Synergy. Built off an entirely new software platform and featuring our new, cutting-edge operating system, these are the first hearing aids ever designed to process music, speech and everyday sounds uniquely and simultaneously — in fact, they’re the first to process music and speech separately. All new technology. Many more benefits. What does that mean to you, the wearer? It means for ...

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Listening Fatigue

June 1, 2016

Hearing loss is more than difficulty understanding speech and hearing sound. It also makes you extremely tired; listening takes a lot of effort and energy. People with normal hearing don’t really think about the fact that listening can be fatiguing and frustrating. The Better Hearing Institute estimates that societal costs of untreated hearing loss result in $56 billion wasted per year in the United States and 92 billion euros in Europe. This high cost ...

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3 Reasons to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids

May 2, 2016

“Immediate difference in clarity.” “The quality and performance is really beyond anything I’ve seen.” “Patients have experienced a significant improvement in sound quality when comparing hearing aids, even to recent technology.” “Patients have noticed improvement when listening to music and improvement for clarity of softer voices.” The above are just a few things current hearing aid wearers and hearing professionals have said after trying the latest hearing advancements in the newly released "Made for ...

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Introducing Muse: Hearing Aids Made for Life

April 14, 2016

It’s been proven, hearing health is directly connected to overall health and wellbeing. Studies have also shown that hearing aids can positively benefit those with hearing loss. Introducing Muse hearing aids. Featuring hearing technology made for the next generation of hearing aid wearers, Muse offers a variety of styles, clarity and comfort in noise, high-quality music listening and more. In short, Muse is made for life. Muse is a full-family of wireless hearing aids ...

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Hearing Help: Why You Should See A Professional

March 1, 2016

Hearing loss is commonly referred to as an invisible health condition, and early warning signs are often overlooked. Unlike other medical conditions, you can’t physically see the signs of hearing loss. Often the most difficult step in improving your hearing is recognizing you need help. Hearing loss can develop at any age and can be caused by a number of different factors. Individuals with hearing loss often have difficulty following conversations and understanding the ...

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How To Tell Others About Your Hearing Loss

February 1, 2016

“It’s noisy in here.” “The wind is really strong.” “Your phone keeps breaking up and dropping your voice.” “Can you stop mumbling please?” We’ve all used these excuses before, and we've all learned that down the line, they really don’t do us any good. Admitting you have a hearing loss shouldn’t be embarrassing, but for many it is, and telling others that you can’t hear well can be difficult ...

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Help A Family Member Get Their Hearing Tested

January 4, 2016

When you begin to notice a family member struggling with their hearing, it’s instinct to want to jump in and help. But how do you be an advocate without being pushy or invasive? Here are some helpful tips to help encourage your family member to get their hearing tested while respecting their feelings. If you are noticing signs that a family member or friend may have hearing loss, the best thing to do for ...

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5 Tips for Better Hearing with Hearing Aids

December 1, 2015

Unlike eyeglasses, which, when put on, provide immediate, positive results, hearing aids typically require a short transition period before benefits are fully realized. Most people need a month or two to get used to how the hearing aids sound and feel, and it can be frustrating at first as new sounds are heard or older sounds are crisper, stronger and seem, at first, abnormal. When you make the move from having hearing loss with no ...

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Benefits of Active Aging

November 5, 2015

There’s an old saying that with age comes wisdom. But so too does hearing loss and possibly cognitive decline. A recent study by Australian Hearing found that younger generations appreciate the wisdom of older generations with more than 90-percent of the young people surveyed viewed seniors as a trusted source of wisdom and advice. The study also found that younger generations are most likely to lean on seniors for advice related to interpersonal or ...

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