10 Signs Telling You to Schedule a Hearing Evaluation
Are you seeing (or hearing) the signs? A study from John Hopkins show that 30 percent of Americans in their 40s and 50s have auditory issues. If you include the baby boomer generation, the real count is probably closer to 40 percent of people over age 50. That means that 40 Million people in America could have…
Is a Doctor Visit Necessary to Diagnose Changes in My Hearing?
Often when people have a medical question, the first thought is to visit their primary care physician. Most of the time this is the right response, but that isn’t always the case when it comes to hearing ailments. Most doctors do not specialize in ears so they don’t know all the facts about the complex…
Cancel Your Hearing Aid Feedback
You’re enjoying a lovely evening out with your significant other and now you’re both just sitting down to share a box of popcorn and watch the newest movie at the theater. The lights dim. The sound gets louder. People quiet. But something doesn’t sound quite right. There’s an irritating squealing sound. It’s not from the…
Does Your Insurance Cover Hearing Aids?
A common question we often get asked is, “Do you accept my health insurance?” Since the government does not require Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance companies to cover hearing aids, our answer is always specific to your insurance plan. Some health insurance plans do cover hearing devices or at least part of the devices and…
The Greatest Spectacle in Racing is the Loudest
It wouldn’t be Memorial day weekend without the Indy 500! This Sunday marks the 103rd anniversary of the ‘Greatest Spectacle in Racing.’ Whether you’re heading to the event or have Summer plans to watch racing at your local speedway, have you thought about the noise levels? Did you know that any noise louder than 85…
Give Yourself a Mother’s Day Gift of Better Hearing
Whether you’re new or a seasoned veteran, there’s nothing else quite like being a mom. You’re constantly trying to remember baseball games, concerts, birthdays AND you worry about your kids’ health, future and friends … whew! Remind me again, when is the last time you really took care of yourself? It’s fair to say that…
Don’t Just Spring Clean Your House, Clean Your Hearing Aids!
Window washing, dusting, yard work, car washes, organizing, cleaning out the cabinets; these are all activities that seem to happen every spring. It’s an important time every year that allows us to clean up some of the dirt that has accumulated in the winter (especially for colder climates) and start fresh. As the weather…
Stream the Oscars with Your Wireless Hearing Aids
It’s awards season where movie fans crowd around the television to see glamorous Hollywood celebrities compete for their chance to win a coveted golden Oscar. We love watching our favorite entertainers walk the Red Carpet, critiquing the best and worst outfits and listening to the pre-show interviews. However, the Academy Awards would lose a lot…
Navigating Airports with Your Hearing Aids
The holidays are a time to celebrate with relatives, but it is also the busiest travel season of the year. Whether you’re flying to see family or planning an extended stay in warmer climates, make traveling as easy as possible by being prepared to fly with your hearing aids. Below are some some tips to…
Welcome to Our Blog!
With all of the confusion and conflicting messages that exist today around the impacts of hearing loss, what hearing aids can and cannot do and the process for purchasing a hearing aid, we want to provide insights to help clear up these topics. By doing so, we hope to help more individuals suffering from hearing…