Q: Why do my friends hear better with their hearing aids than I do? A: Well, a hearing aid is only as helpful as the programming of it. Yes, the computer software for the hearing aid can generate a recommended fitting, but how do you know if that is actually
Q:What’s the most important feature to look for in a hearing aid? A: The most important “feature” of a hearing aid is who is doing the actual programming of that hearing aid. It’s not the type of noise reduction, microphones, wireless technology, or processing – it’s the clinician and office you’re
Q: Why do I have a hard time hearing softer sounds, but then loud sounds are too loud? A: A healthy ear can pick up the tiny sound vibrations from a passing mosquito and yet still comfortably handle the massive sound vibrations of a fire engine siren. This is because
Q: Why do some people do so well with their hearing aids while others struggle? A: Hearing aids are tools. Just like any tool, their effectiveness is dependent upon being used properly. It is the audiologist’s responsibility to program and adjust the hearing aids to accommodate the specific needs of
Q: My wife has trouble hearing me when we go out to eat. What’s the best way for us to sit in a restaurant? A: Hearing in a noisy restaurant is difficult for a lot of people with hearing loss. To set yourself up for success, you need to be
Q: What’s the difference between entry-level, mid-level, and top-of-the-line hearing aids? A: Much like the cell phone industry, hearing aid manufacturers must constantly innovate and release better and better hearing aids in order to stay relevant in the market. When a manufacturer releases a new line of hearing aids, their
Q: How long should my hearing aid batteries last? A: Fresh hearing aid batteries typically last 5-10 days, depending on the model of hearing aid and size of the battery. If people were comfortable wearing hearing aids large enough to accommodate AA batteries, they would last for weeks. But smaller
Q: Are there hearing aids that can make background noises quieter? A: Hearing in noisy places like a restaurant is often very difficult for people with hearing loss. You want to hear your spouse in front of you and not the other 100 people in the room, right? It would
The Phonak RemoteMic is a great solution to those Phonak hearing aid users who have difficulty listening to one-on-one conversations in noisy settings. In order for the RemoteMic to work with your Phonak hearings aids, you must wear the Phonak ComPilot around your neck. The RemoteMic is then clipped on
The Verso hearing aid is ReSound’s newest hearing aid on the market. It is available in two different levels of technology: The ReSound Verso 7 (mid-level) and the Verso 9 (high-end). Some advancements in the these hearing aids include: improved sound quality of music, increased feedback control (meaning your hearing