With May being Better Hearing and Speech Month, you might have read more about the OTC devices soon to come on the market as a quick fix for hearing loss. These will be FDA regulated, and the final rules and regulations regarding their sale are still being drafted. An...
Many individuals with hearing loss are exhausted at the end of a normal day due to the added strain of following conversations they can't hear well. The use of hearing aids makes conversations easier to follow, reducing daily fatigue, but they have to perform at their...
One of the major benefits of advanced technology hearing aids is their capacity to eliminate feedback or whistling, allowing you to communicate with family and friends without interruption. This, along with greater clarity, connectivity, reducing background noise, and...
I understand that working with technology can cause plenty of frustration for our patients in Southwest Louisiana. We expect tech giants like Apple to work out all the bugs before releasing a product or update. A fellow techy recently informed me that Apple dropped...
Hearing loss affects approximately 466 million people across the globe. Most receive a significant boost to their quality of life through the use of hearing aids. Fortunately, the micro-digital technology world has made a powerful impact on the hearing aid industry,...
The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly changed how people can go about their daily lives. Stay at home orders and social distancing rules mean that travel is extremely limited and strongly discouraged. These restrictions have created a new host of challenges for people...
The latest in hearing aid technology is a development put forth by Google and ReSound, who have worked together to develop a technology called Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids, or ASHA. Thanks to this technology, life has been made a little bit easier for hearing aid...
Just like with new glasses or braces, most new hearing aid wearers are a bit self-conscious and have some reservations when they first step out to face the world. It is common for new users to ask the question, “Will people notice my new hearing aid?” Because I...
You have invested a significant amount into your hearing aids, making them last should be a priority. Cleaning and maintaining your hearing aids at home is critical to improving their performance as well as increasing their longevity. To help encourage my patients to...
Patients with hearing loss notice a significant decline in their quality of life. Hearing aids have the capacity to restore quality of life, but a Journal of the American Geriatrics Society study demonstrates even greater benefits in a lower the risk of new-onset...
