Educating new hearing aid users is a big part of what I do as an audiology assistant at Alabama Hearing Associates. New users frequently have a bit of anxiety about starting to wear hearing aids. To prepare our new users for what’s ahead, I let them know there...
When we upgrade our smartphones, we expect the new device to provide a better user experience than the previous one. After all, big tech companies like Apple have primed us to anticipate exciting, enhanced features with the release of their latest devices. While most...
Google recently announced a new feature for Android smartphones called Sound Notifications. The feature is the latest of the several advancements technology companies have introduced to help people with hearing loss. First, I applaud Google and other Big Tech...
Earwax is essential to your ears’ health. It protects your skin inside your ear canal and works as a lubricant to keep your ears free from dirt and bacteria. However, when it comes to hearing aids, earwax can do more damage than good. If it begins to build up, it can...
In most cases, hearing aids are essential for reconnecting my patients to the world of sound. Not only can they hear better, but their quality of life is also improved. Nevertheless, there is an adjustment period patients must go through when wearing hearing aids for...
