What to Know About Hearing Aid Repairs and How to Avoid Them
Like any other device, your hearing aids may occasionally require repairs to keep them working well. However, by properly caring for them, you can help avoid many of the more common issues that can cause damage. Protect Your Hearing Aids One of the most important things you can do is develop a maintenance plan for…
Four Fantastic Types of Hearing Aid Accessories
Hearing aids are a valuable investment in your health and wellbeing. Sometimes to maximize the effectiveness of your hearing aids you need to add accessories. Let’s examine four hearing aid accessories that improve hearing aid performance and enhance your hearing health. Drying Boxes Hearing aids are exposed to a lot of elements day in and…
How Hearing Aids Help You Understand Sound
Hearing loss is typically gradual. So gradual in fact that many people don’t realize they are experiencing it at first. In quiet environments, they might continue to hear just fine, but when they’re out at a dinner party or enjoying Sunday brunch at Herb & Wood, words become harder to distinguish. The mix of several…
If Better Hearing Isn’t Enough, Here’s 6 More Benefits of Hearing Aids
Hearing loss affects every aspect of your life, from talking to the vendors at the farmer’s market on Hillcrest Farmers Market to watching TV at home. But despite its impact, only about one in five people who could benefit from treatment actually wears hearing aids. If you’re on the fence about this decision, below are…
How Are Hearing Aids Fitted?
While selecting the right hearing aid for your type and degree of hearing loss is important, having the device fit correctly is crucial for success. Below is a breakdown of what goes into a hearing aid fitting appointment and why this is one of the most important steps in the treatment process. Types of Hearing…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that easily leaves one feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to meet your local audiologist to learn about life-changing options that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at San Diego Hearing Center,…
Keeping Hearing Aids Safe from Pets
Keeping your hearing aids away from pets is very important for two reasons: 1. Hearing aids are a significant investment in money and time, and 2. Hearing aid batteries are toxic to pets. Below are some tips for keeping your hearing aids stored safely away from your furry friends. Use a Hearing Aid Storage Case…
Hearing Aids: More than Just a Hearing Solution
Many people with age-related hearing loss in San Diego benefit from wearing hearing aids. Not only do they help users follow conversations more easily and ease the burden involved in taking part in social activities, they can also help stave off some of the negative health effects linked to hearing loss, and help ward off…
The Best Gift You Can Give Your Family This Year: Your Hearing
Still unsure what to get your spouse for Christmas? Hint: a vacuum cleaner is a very bad idea! When it comes to finding that perfect gift for your loved ones, think outside the (wrapped) box this year. If you have hearing loss in San Diego, the best gift you can give your family this year…
What Phone Apps Help You Hear Better?
People with hearing loss in San Diego will have a newfound app-reciation for their smartphones thanks to an abundance of free and inexpensive mobile apps designed for both iPhones and Android devices. Calorie counters, heartrate monitors, fitness trainers, and even mobile versions of popular health care sites like WebMD make it easier than ever for…