Mar 26, 2021 | Hearing Aids, Patient Resources, Technology
How do I know my hearing aids are working like they should? Over the past year, the hearing instrument test box has quickly become one of my most-used pieces of equipment. Electroacoustic analysis (EAA) is a relatively quick test, and it provides so much data about...
Mar 18, 2021 | Hearing Aids, Patient Resources, Technology
What are locked hearing aids? Locked hearing aids are essentially store-brand versions of name-brand hearing aids. While that may not sound like a bad thing, as store brands are often the same thing at a less expensive price, in this situation, it’s a bit more...
Mar 1, 2021 | Hearing Aids, Patient Resources, Technology
Real-ear measurement (REM) is how an audiologist knows that hearing aids are working the way they should in each patient’s ears. Ears are as unique as a fingerprint. Because of this, every ear will collect sounds differently. Even if I had two patients with the...
Mar 1, 2021 | Hearing Aids, Patient Resources
Hearing aids are built to be worn 10+ hours a day, 7 days a week, and in varying levels of humidity and heat, but routine maintenance is still necessary for continued hearing aid satisfaction. It’s no different than getting your oil changed, tires...
Mar 1, 2021 | Hearing Aids, Patient Resources
Do I need to come back after my hearing aids are fit? Hearing aids are not a quick fix, and better hearing is truly a journey. Whether it is reprogramming, hearing aid cleaning, or even Bluetooth troubleshooting, follow-up care is necessary for the continued success...
Feb 26, 2021 | Hearing Aids, Patient Resources
Did you know that your ear canal is as humid as the Amazon Rainforest? Hearing aids are built to be worn 10+ hours a day, 7 days a week, in varying levels of humidity and heat—for years! When I think about everything a hearing aid goes through on a daily basis,...