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…
Getting LYRIC has been Life Changing
By Mike Waufle I first noticed I had a hearing loss when I came out of the Marines in 1975, after three years in the service. There were certain women’s voices and certain speech patterns that I couldn’t pick up. My wife always said that when I was watching TV it was extremely loud. My…
Fitting Your Hearing Aids
You did the hard part – you visited your audiologist and had your hearing checked. Once your type and degree of hearing loss were confirmed, you and your audiologist were able to work together to determine the perfect hearing aid for you. Now there is nothing preventing you from having a better quality of life…
Dear Consumer
Dear Esteemed Hearing-Impaired Consumer, I am an audiologist and have been involved in this industry for over 25 years. I am very supportive of your initiatives to change the hearing aid delivery model and industry. I support the Hearing Aid Tax Credit and the Over the Counter Hearing Aid Acts. I believe that you, the…
When Should You Upgrade Your Hearing Aid?
No one likes getting rid of the things they have had forever. Even those free t-shirts you got from that Tucson volunteer event you did that one time; you never know when you will need more paint clothes. Might as well save it in a drawer, just in case. What if that old t-shirt was…
The truth about Hearing Aids
Hearing loss affects 48 million individuals in Tucson, Arizona and throughout the United States. Of that large number, 80 percent don’t use hearing aids. The largest factor contributing to Tucson individuals not seeking treatment is their preconceived notions of hearing aids. Many remember the hearing devices their parents or grandparents wore and all the issues…
Hearing Aids and Date Night at the Movies
This is a weird time of year; the holidays are over and there are no vacations until Memorial Day. Fortunately, the long, dark days give you plenty of time to spend with your family. What do families in Tucson love? That’s right, the movies! So, what do you do need to know if you are using…
Have You Heard? Exercise Can Improve Your Hearing!
Exercise is good for the mind, body and spirit. Regular physical activity has been proven to improve memory and mental function, help weight control and reduce risk of certain chronic illnesses. These benefits of physical fitness probably aren’t news to you, but this might be: there may also be a link between exercise and improved…
New Testing Method for Hearing Aid Fittings
Because hearing loss often occurs slowly over many years, it can be challenging to detect an impairment in its early stages. However, there are some key identifiers that may indicate a loss of hearing has occurred. One of the first things hearing impaired individuals experience is the inability to hear high frequencies, such as the…