HEARING TIPS

When you start shopping for hearing aids you'll immediately come across many different styles to choose from including the receiver-in-canal (RIC). There are several benefits particular to RIC devices, in addition to many similarities with behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing...

Following a discussion in a busy restaurant and following an individual speaking in a hushed room are two completely different scenarios. Many digital hearing aids have a number of listening programs to help compensate for changes in listening environments. Having the...

Any time a hearing aid user tries to listen to a speaker in a crowded place, the amount of background noise can easily become overwhelming. Large, open areas such as places of worship, auditoriums, concert halls and movie theaters can be especially troublesome. The...

One of the easiest things you can do to protect your hearing is to use ear plugs. Ear plugs physically impede sound waves when inserted into the ear canal. There are many types of ear plugs on the market, making shopping confusing for some people, but with a little...

When searching for a hearing aid a loved one or for yourself you will be confronted by a range of designs and shapes, and one of the most common is In-the-Ear (ITE). These tiny devices are made to fit in the lower portion of the outer ear, making them a comfortable...

It can be overwhelming to choose among the many charities out there today. Just a few of the factors to consider are the cause itself, the trustworthiness of the organization, and how the resources are used. Look for a large, well-known hearing health charity...

Noise is a reality of contemporary life. From busy stadiums to restaurants to the train station, noise is all around and may become overpowering at times. For the hearing aid users, the problem of background noise can be immense. It’s a big challenge to differentiate...