What is a PSAP?
If you are in Arizona with hearing loss, know you are not alone. There are nearly 48 million Americans with hearing loss, making it the third most commonly reported physical condition behind only arthritis and heart disease. Even though hearing loss is so common, it turns out that only about 20 percent of all people…
A Hearing Aid That Just Stays in Your Ear?
While this may sound too good to be true, I’m here to tell you that they do actually exist. The device is called Lyric; it is the world’s first extended-wear hearing aid. Lyric is meant to be worn 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for up to four months at a time. It…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
More than 48 million Americans suffer from hearing loss. While this condition is often viewed as an inevitable part of aging, over half of all patients are otherwise healthy adults under the age of 65. Regular hearing screenings are an invaluable tool in identifying problems early and taking steps to prevent further hearing damage before…
Are there different types of hearing aids?
When is the last time you have seen a hearing aid? If your answer has anything to do with your grandparents, then we have a lot to show you. Hearing aids have evolved far beyond the few styles of bulky electronics with questionable sound quality available decades ago. The devices of today are smaller and…
Hearing Aids Made for Cellphones?
Back in 2014 we posted an article called Hearing Aids Made for iPhone? In this post we introduced our patients to the Starkey Halo, a sophisticated hearing aid designed to connect directly to an iPhone. Not only can this hearing aid automatically adjust itself based on the environment, it’s connection with the iPhone allows users…
Hearing Instrument Specialist vs. Audiologist
So you’re finally taking the plunge and getting your hearing checked. Maybe you were sick of your Tucson family and friends harping on you about your obvious hearing loss or perhaps you finally noticed all the sounds you have been missing. Regardless of the reason, we are glad you have made the decision to improve…
Audiologist vs. ENT
Audiologists and ear, nose and throat physicians often work hand in hand. But do you know the difference? Audiologists An audiologist is a health care professional who specializes in evaluating, treating and managing hearing loss, tinnitus and balance problems. Audiologists go through rigorous training, earning a master’s or doctoral degree (Au.D., Ph.D., Sc.D. or Ed.D.)…
Tucson Hearing Doctors Recommend ALDs for Hearing Loss Patients
If you’ve been to one of the hearing aid centers of Tucson, you may have been introduced to the world of assistive listening devices (ALDs). An assistive listening device is a portable personal amplification system that allows people who are hard of hearing to separate speech from background noise, enabling them to hear more clearly….
The History of Hearing Aids
Hearing loss has been a problem longer than you may have thought in Tucson, Arizona. Have you researched the history of hearing aids and how they have evolved over the years? Here is a brief overview. For a long time, people assumed individuals with hearing loss also had other disabilities, and they were heavily discriminated…
Proper Hearing Aid Maintenance
Hearing aids are like anything else; if you don’t take care of them they will break faster and require costly repairs. If you drive your car without changing the oil, the entire engine will eventually shut down and have to be replaced. Simply spending $30 on an oil change every 3,000 miles will prevent this…