What Are The Benefits Of A Hearing Aid Fitting?
The process of getting your hearing aids involves a number of steps. Your audiologist will need to run a series of tests to check how much hearing loss you’re currently experiencing, they’ll ask you about your lifestyle so they can recommend the best hearing aids for your needs and it will all eventually lead to a hearing…
4 Common Symptoms Of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is the third biggest health problem in the United States, and around 50 million Americans currently suffer from hearing loss. Tragically, only one in five of those that could benefit from wearing hearing aids actually does. In most cases, it’s due to not seeing an audiologist that would be capable of diagnosing and treating the issue….
4 Tips To Selecting Hearing Aids
When you are given the option of fitting a hearing aid by your audiologist, you may be in a rush to have the device installed as soon as possible so you can start hearing with a lot more clarity. However, which device you choose can make a huge difference in the type of lifestyle you can lead,…
Do You Need To Clean Your Ears?
When it comes to the health of your ears, there are few things you can do at home by yourself. It’s not like your oral health, where you can brush your teeth, swirl mouthwash, and floss regularly. Here, the main thing most people do is clean their ears. But, do you even need to do this?…
Audiologist Lists 4 Causes Of Hearing Loss
As the first port of call for all things hearing and balance related, it should be no surprise that many of the questions audiologists deal with have something to do with hearing loss. Approximately 15 percent of all adults experience some form of hearing loss, and many want to know the cause and if they can avoid it….
When Should You Replace Or Repair Hearing Aids?
If you’ve experienced problems with your hearing aids, you may be weighing up your options when it comes to repairing and replacing them. Hearing aids can function for years without any troubles, but they don’t last forever and are susceptible to damage. When Should You Repair Hearing Aids? If your hearing aids aren’t functioning as well…
4 Reasons To Visit The Audiologist
It’s not unusual for people to go through their whole life, through to the age of 60 and above, without visiting an audiologist. Unlike opticians or dentists, most of us don’t schedule maintenance trips to the audiologist, and instead, wait for a problem to develop before we visit. However, it’s usually best to try and proactively…
How To Prepare For Your Hearing Aid Fitting
A hearing aid fitting is a unique appointment, which is like no other session you’ll have with a health professional. This fitting provides you with access to devices, which will undoubtedly change your life. If you’re counting down the days until your hearing aid fitting, here are some tips to help you prepare. Meeting With Your Audiologist…