If Your Hearing Aid Is Giving You a Headache, It May Need To Be Adjusted
Hearing aids can be a life-changing tool if you have hearing loss. If you are one of the millions of adults aged 45 and older who wear hearing aids, you know how they make it easier to stay engaged and connected in your daily life. However, just like with any technology, they sometimes encounter problems….
What Is a Hearing Aid Dry-Box?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that “In 2019, 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid.” If you’re among this number, you may be curious about how you can keep your hearing aids in good shape for years to come. One good way to do this is to…
How To Have The Best Experience Watching TV With Hearing Aids
San Diego offers an array of wonderful activities to do when out and about in the city, such as a nice dinner at Dobson’s Bar & Restaurant. However, sometimes you just want to stay in for the night and watch a few episodes of your favorite new TV show! Hearing loss can make watching TV…
Tips for Holiday Travel with Hearing Aids
If you have hearing loss, you’re not alone this holiday season. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing.” Traveling with hearing loss can be stressful, even if you wear hearing aids. Below we review tips to…
A Guide To Hearing Aid Controls
Hearing aids do so much more than amplify sounds. They are sophisticated, technologically advanced devices that can make listening easier in any environment and improve your overall quality of life. Let’s look at the range of controls hearing aids come with, as well as how to decide what technology is right for you. Common Hearing…
How to Enjoy a Day on the Beach with Hearing Aids
What’s more relaxing on a hot summer day than making the trek to South Mission Beach? While you’re packing for your trip, if you’re one of the 16% of adults ages 20 to 69 who wears hearing aids, be sure to keep the following tips in mind to keep your devices safe. Keep Your Devices…
What Type of Hearing Aid Batteries Will Work Best for Me?
There is a wide range of types and styles of hearing aids. What they all have in common is they get their power from batteries. But how do you choose which type of battery to use? We review what type of hearing aid batteries will work best for you below. Rechargeable Hearing Aid Batteries Like…
How Are Animals Helping Scientists Improve Hearing Aids?
Hearing aid technology is rapidly evolving and scientists are always looking for ways to improve user experience. One unique way they might be able to do this is by looking at spiders and flies. Background Noise and Hearing Aids You might be wondering how insects could possibly help anyone hear better. The answer is that…
3 Mistakes New Hearing Aid Owners Make
It’s not uncommon for first-time hearing aid users to have some growing pains as they adapt to life with their new device. Sometimes it may be actions that you are taking (or not taking) that can lead to problems. Let’s take a look at three common mistakes first-time users make so you can know what…
How to Manage Your Hearing Aid Batteries
One of the more important things to figure out after getting hearing aids is how to get the most out of your batteries and make sure your device is never without power. Most hearing aids use disposable zinc-air batteries that are color and number-coded so that you know exactly which one your device needs when…