Recently there was a story in the news about a man from Orlando who called 911 because his dog ate his hearing aids. While this was an emergency to the man, it wasn’t a true emergency. So, if this happens to you, don’t call 911. There are proactive things that you can do to prevent your dog (or cat) from eating your hearing aids. 1. Put the hearing aids in their box when not in use. 2. Put the box in a safe place. 3. Put your hearing aids in first thing in the morning and leave … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2017
Ongoing Care is Key to Success with Hearing Aids
"Several of my patients have asked me about over the counter hearing aids. Because they are less expensive, many people think that a hearing aid is the answer and all you have to do is put it on. This couldn't be farther from the truth. Hearing aids must be programmed correctly and even the most sophisticated person has to learn how to use hearing aids properly. Ongoing care is the key to success with hearing aids. The attached letter from the Wall Street Journal helps to explain this." … [Read more...]