Category: Hearing Aids
9 Features in Today’s Hearing Aids You Wouldn’t Find Twenty Years Ago
There is no denying that over the past few decades, the technologies we use in our everyday lives has been rapidly changing. Many of these changes revolve around the use of smartphones, smart homes, and other “smart” systems, but developments in industries such as audiology have often gone overlooked by the general public.
Insurance for Tinnitus and Hearing Aids
We understand how confusing insurance can be. It is for all of us – especially when dealing with reimbursement for tinnitus and/or hearing services! These challenges are not for everyone, but we are here to help you get the most out of your benefits. We have a dedicated insurance team to help navigate and determine insurance for tinnitus and hearing aids.
How to Make Your Hearing Aids Last
In this guide, you'll learn 4 ways to make your hearing aids last longer. Hearing aids offer serious benefits, but they're also a serious investment. It makes sense that you wouldn’t want to pay for a new pair every year. Not sure how to make your devices last? While hearing aids have a fairly long life span – between three and five years, depending on the kind of hearing aid you use – there are several things you can do to get the most bang for your buck.
Did George Washington Wear Hearing Aids? – The History of Hearing Aids
If you struggle with hearing loss, it's easy to feel alone. Not only is it more difficult to communicate with people, but also you may feel as if no one you know can understand what you're going through.
Celebrating Better Hearing and Speech Month in May
Did you know that May is Better Hearing and Speech Month? The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) created this special event in 1927 to raise awareness and promote understanding of hearing health and communication disorders. Ultimately, ASHA hopes to encourage hearing loss screenings, promote hearing loss prevention, and motivate people to seek treatment for hearing- and speech-related issues. This year’s theme is “Communication Across the Lifespan.” Of course it’s important that you monitor your hearing health throughout the year and address sudden changes as they arise, but Better Hearing and Speech Month offers an opportunity for all the organizations in the hearing care industry to come together and bring awareness to hearing-related issues, distribute educational materials, and enthusiastically promote hearing health. Anyone ... Read more
The Zinc Air Battery
Once upon a time, computers had footprints the size of warehouses. Now, machines that are far more powerful than their predecessors fit easily in the palm of your hand and allow you to do everything from making a phone call to taking a picture to surfing the internet. As technology has gotten smaller, more portable, and more entrenched in people's daily lives, the demand for batteries that are both small and powerful has exploded. The zinc air battery fits the need for petite and powerful products perfectly.