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….
Supplement Your Hearing with Assistive Listening Devices
Hearing aids aren’t the only option for individuals with hearing loss. They may be your primary choice for improving conversation in difficult listening environments, but sometimes you need a little extra boost. There are a variety of assisted listening devices Tucson patients can use to help supplement their hearing in challenging situations. Assisted listening devices,…
Cochlear Provider Network Interview
Cochlear implants (CI) are considered the gold standard of treatment for patients experiencing bilateral, severe-to-profound hearing loss. An estimated 30,000 people worldwide receive implants each year (Vaeren¬berg, et al 2014). Despite these numbers, cochlear implant audiologists remain subspecialists within their profession. In many medical centers across the United States, the focus of cochlear implant audiologists…
The Benefits of Hearing Aids
It really does not take much work to convince yourself a problem will just go away on its own. But what if I told you that ignoring your hearing loss can do more than just prevent you from hearing a knock on the door or the ring of the telephone? I have good news. For…
What Happens if You Lose Your Hearing Aid?
On my way out of the house this morning, I could not find my keys. I put them in the same dish on the same table as soon as I come in the door every day but for some reason, last night was an exception. After searching for a while, I found them under a…
Resolve to Treat Your Hearing Loss (Part 2)
You did it! You met with your Tucson audiologist and had them confirm the cause and extent of your hearing loss, so now what? The next step in your resolution to treat your hearing loss is to determine what type of treatment plan is best for your hearing loss. While this may seem daunting, that’s…
2017 Donation Drive
The team at Arizona Hearing Specialists banded together recently to support the St. Andrew’s Children’s Clinic. Members from all three locations came together and collected clothing, toys and non-perishable food items for needy children and families. For more than 35 years, Arizona Hearing Specialists has been providing clinical support and volunteer assistance. St. Andrew’s Children’s…
Help others while helping yourself in the season of giving
As the season of giving approaches, we often think about what we can do for others. While you might not consider how hearing aids can fit into the season, they most certainly can. Bluetooth Hearing Aids Hearing aids have become very sophisticated over the years, with features undreamt of just a generation ago. Nowhere is…
Hearing Aid Repair
No matter what you buy, it will eventually need repairs. While some things, like a furnace, must only be worked on by a professional, other items can be tinkered with by amateurs. This is the category your hearing aids fall into. There are a number of simple hearing aid repairs that you can complete at…
How You Can Afford Hearing Aids
One of the most commons questions patients ask their audiologist is how they can afford a hearing aid. The hearing aids of today are complicated electronic devices, featuring state-of-the-art technology. Like most electronics, they don’t come cheap. While more insurance companies than ever before are covering some of the purchase price, many patients still need…