Is It Time For Hearing Aids?
Hearing loss can have a big impact on your life, from your work to your relationships and emotional well-being. Individuals with moderate to severe hearing loss are up to 5 times as likely to develop dementia. Wearing hearing aids keeps the brain stimulated so there is less chance of dementia. Your ease of adapting to hearing aids decreases over time, because you are no longer accustomed to normal sounds. Your brain simply forgets how to hear normally. The answer to "When is it time for hearing aids?" is as soon as you are diagnosed with hearing loss.
Hearing Aid FAQ
Will a hearing aid help me?
If you have an aidable hearing loss, meaning you have some hearing left to work with then the answer is yes. We will test to see how clear speech will be while wearing a hearing aid. How much it will help will depend on a whole host of factors including: How long you waited to do something about your problem, how you lost your hearing, and your overall health.
Could my hearing just be normal for my age?
Your hearing is either in the range of "normal" or it isn't. Although a significant number of people will lose their hearing as a result of aging, your age has nothing to do with whether or not your hearing is "normal".
Do I need two hearing aids?
If you have a problem hearing in both ears (and that's the rule not the exception) then 99% of the time you'll need two hearing aids.
Should I wait to get hearing aids?
The longer you wait to get help, the longer it will take your brain once you do decide to address the problem to re-learn how to process sounds. It will also take time for your brain to re-learn how to separate the speech from the noise. More importantly, while you're waiting to fix your hearing problem you're missing out on life.
Brands We Carry
Oticon
Phonak
ReSound
Rexton
Signia
Starkey
Unitron Hearing
Widex
What's New in Hearing Aids
Reasons to Consider Rechargeable Hearing Aids
Hearing aid technology like most technology goes through stages of evolution. The most recent technological advance has been to the category of rechargeable hearing aids. Technology has advanced to the point where a rechargeable hearing aid can now hold a charge for days.
Tips on Choosing a Hearing Aid
Hearing Aid Travel Tips
Pack Extra Batteries
Make sure to pack enough to last you the whole trip. Pack charger and charging cable. Avoid moisture and exposure to extreme temperatures.
Use a Dehumidifier
These machines remove moisture from your devices while you sleep limiting long-term damage from moisture.
Bring a Waterproof Case
Water is your hearing aids' number one enemy, so keeping them safe and dry should be a top priority.
What Not to Pack
Always pack your hearing aids, parts and batteries in your carry-on luggage to avoid losing or damaging any pieces.
Your Cleaning Routine
Daily cleanings are vital to keeping your hearing aids working their best, even more so when you are traveling.
Use the Waterproof Case
Put your hearing aids wherever it is convenient before bed. Put them in the case, every night.
Follow Up & Care
Our exceptional, friendly staff is one of our greatest assets, and we are proud of their long time association with our office. Each of our staff members is motivated to achieve the best results for our patients in a calming and comfortable setting.
Some hearing aids use disposable zinc-air batteries that are color- and number-coded for easy replacement. The type of battery needed depends on the style and size of your hearing aids and includes: 5 (red), 10 (yellow), 13 (orange), 312 (brown) and 675.