Happy Independence Day! I hope you have plans for all sorts of fun activities. 4th of July Celebrations are great fun, but remember to protect your hearing. Millions of Americans are suffering from noise induced permanent hearing loss. Exploding Fireworks can reach over 130 decibels of impact causing damage to your hearing. If you have to shout to be heard by someone standing right next to you, if your ears hurt or you have ringing in the ears, it's a good sign of excessive noise … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2014
Bluetooth Compatible Hearing Aids
Did you know that most of today’s hearing aids are Bluetooth compatible? This can give you a much more effective way of using your hearing aids in a variety of settings. Your hearing aids can be linked to your cell phone, so that you can hear out of both ears and you don’t have to even pick up the phone. For individuals that have difficulty understanding the television, there are devices that allow the wearer to hear clearly. There are even lapel microphones that can allow you to hear … [Read more...]
Water Resistant Hearing Aids
Summer is here and so is the hot weather. You can wear your hearing aids outside for your normal activities. If you perspire (and who doesn’t in this weather) you don’t need to worry about damaging your hearing aids. Most newer behind-the-ear hearing aids are water resistant. You still don’t want to swim with them, but you can work in your yard, play tennis, golf, etc. without worrying. If your hearing aids are not water resistant, we have inexpensive dehumidifiers that you can use with … [Read more...]
Always losing your Hearing Aids?
Over the past few weeks I have had several people lose their hearing aids. Needless to say, this can be traumatic and expensive. Most of these accidents can be avoided with a little care. Here is a guideline to help you keep track of your aids. 1. Never wrap your hearing aids in a tissue. Someone will think it is garbage and throw it out. 2. Do not leave your hearing aids where your dog or cat can get to it. They will eat it. (Yes, even your very well behaved dog will eat it!) 3. Always put … [Read more...]