Pros & Cons of OTC Hearing Aids
Eggs. Milk. Bread. Hearing aids. This could be the shopping list for people in Tucson with hearing loss next year, when over-the-counter hearing aids will become available. If the ability to buy hearing aids without visiting an audiologist seems like a good thing, there are sure to be some downsides. Why Direct-to-Consumer Hearing Aids May…
Technological Innovations in Hearing Aids
The majority of people with hearing loss in Tucson can benefit from wearing hearing aids—yet many don’t. Some worry over a perceived stigma or are doubtful that the devices will improve their hearing, but with the technological innovations hearing aids have undergone over the years, those fears are ungrounded. The Changing Look of Hearing Aids…
Can Hearing Aids Prevent Memory Problems?
Nine out of ten people with hearing loss in Tucson benefit from the use of hearing aids. Not only do these devices help reconnect you with friends and loved ones and allow you to enjoy your favorite activities; research shows they can also help prevent many health complications associated with hearing impairment—including memory problems. Further…
Tucson Heat Can Wreak Havoc on Hearing Aids
Arizona is known for its brutal heat, and Tucson residents with hearing aids must take extra precautions during the summer months – and any other time the temperature climbs – to protect their pricey investment. Hot Temperatures & Internal Circuitry Summertime is a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy the bountiful offerings in Tucson….
Using Auditory Attention Decoding to Overcome the Cocktail Party Effect
Most people who have been to cocktail parties find them enjoyable occasions perfect for socializing. But for individuals with hearing loss in Tucson, they aren’t nearly as fun thanks to the limitations of conventional hearing aids. A group of researchers is studying a new technology that could help people overcome this problem in the near…
The Difference Between Traditional & Implantable Hearing Aids
Hearing aids help about ninety percent of people diagnosed with hearing loss in Tucson. For those with severe to profound hearing loss or deafness, traditional hearing aids aren’t likely to prove beneficial. These people might need to treat their impairment with implantable hearing aids instead. How Implantable Hearing Aids Work Traditional hearing aids amplify sounds,…
Hearing Aids Can Help You Live Longer
Individuals with hearing loss in Tucson already have a disadvantage when it comes to many aspects of daily life. Communication is difficult and social outings can be stressful. While hearing aids are a proven solution, some people resist treatment. If you have been diagnosed with hearing loss but haven’t yet invested in hearing aids, you…
Hearing Aid Fitting
You did it! You finally gave in to the pleas from your family and friends and got your hearing tested. To no one’s surprise, your Tucson audiologist confirmed through a series of hearing tests that you do in fact have hearing loss; they also confirmed that you would benefit from the use of a hearing…
Holiday Travel with Hearing Aids: Do’s and Don’ts
It’s the holiday season, and you know what that means: we are going to be bombarded with “Little Drummer Boy” on the radio three or four times a day for the next month. It’s enough to bring out the Grinch in even those people whose hearts are already pretty big. Thankfully, it’s not all pa-rum-pum-pum-pum;…
Why Should You Care About Bluetooth?
You might not give Bluetooth® much thought, unless you’re enjoying a slice of pie at the county fair or drinking a grape-flavored beverage and forget to brush your teeth afterwards. We’re not talking about that type of blue tooth, though; we’re referring instead to the wireless technology platform that enables easy communication between electronic devices….