Hearing aids are a big part of the fight against hearing loss, but are only one part of the solution. Audiologists not only diagnose hearing loss and fit their patients with proper hearing aids, they also suggest lifestyle changes that can engender better communication – not just an ability to hear quieter sounds.
Common tips include focusing on one person at a time, choosing areas where background noise is minimized, and focusing on face of the person to whom you’re talking. The last tip is especially important for those skilled in reading lips.
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Wal-mart has long been synonymous with variety. You can buy clothes, shoes, games, food…if you can think it, there’s probably already a huge aisle dedicated to it.
But hearing aids??
Yup, now you can even buy hearing aids at your local Walmart.You heard that right hearing aids! Read the rest of this entry »
Like many things that affect our bodies, hearing loss has myriad and diverse causes. Much of our lifestyle can affect whether we suffer from hearing loss, from the jobs we choose to the cars we drive. It’s no surprise, then, that what we eat can also help stave off hearing loss.
Specifically, men eating foods higher in folate.
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From November 16-18, 2009, Phonak hearing aids hosted the Hearing Care for Adults 2009 conference. One of the primary focuses of the conference was how to reconcile the constantly shifting technology of hearing aids, with an older consumer base that might not be used to using highly intricate devices. Phonak stressed ease of use and functionality in its presentations, stressing intuitive, fluid design.
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Hearing loss has a variety of potential causes, from blockages in the ear canal to diseases like diabetes.
But could the car you drive be at fault?
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Perhaps no single piece of technology is hotter right now than Apple’s iPhone.
It’s easy to see why: It’s sleek, functional, and features cutting-edge “touch” technology–scrolling and choosing is as simple as the flick of a finger.
What’s the connection between an iPhone and a hearing aid?
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Hearing aid technology can be intricate and complicated; this makes it all the more frustrating when something goes wrong. There are many places that specialize in hearing aid repair, but before you send yours off to be fixed, you might want to try a few simple possible solutions at home. Here a few tips for dealing with a few common problems:
If the volume on your hearing aid has become inadequate:
• Check the temperature of the aid and battery; a too-cold aid can lead to decreased volume.
• Check that there is nothing blocking the hearing aid or battery, such as dirt, debris, or wax.
• Make sure the battery is secure in the hearing aid and has not been jarred loose.
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Hearing loss is rarely, if ever, sudden and inexplicable. It’s usually tied to some cause or stimulus: for example, prolonged exposure to loud noises, trauma to the ear or simply the effects of aging.
Many times, hearing loss is symptomatic of another illness–diabetes.
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The holidays are fast approaching, and with them the hectic mania that comes along with too many people in too small of a space. That confusion is only exacerbated by hearing loss; here are some tips to help make sure you get the most out of your hearing aid this holiday season.
First of all, wear your hearing aid! Between the hustle and bustle and (occasional, I’m sure) glass of sherry, it can be difficult enough to hear, even with the aid. Make sure your hearing aid is installed and functioning properly so you can get the most out of it.
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Hearing aids help you connect to the world around you.
So do cell phones.
So why can’t they get along?
Unfortunately, phones emit radiofrequency waves. While it doesn’t happen for all cell phones, when it does it can lead to an irritating and invasive buzzing noise. At best, it’s intrusive; at worst, it renders your cell phone useless.
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