Do you use a stethoscope at work? We finally have a way to use Bluetooth to stream to your hearing aids. If you use a Littmann stethoscope, there is a digital attachment available. It can be purchased from Eko Core. It has gotten good reviews and may be worth checking it out. We are here to help if you or a family member is having any difficulties with hearing, hearing aids, hearing aid apps or Tinnitus please give us a call at 727-323-2471 and set up an appointment. We can … [Read more...]

“What hearing aid is the best one?” ???? When it comes to hearing aids, there is no single best device for everyone.  There are a lot of factors that go into which hearing aid is the best for each individual person.  Hearing loss, lifestyle, higher level brain functioning, dexterity, finances, cosmetics, and personal preference are all important things to consider when choosing the “best” hearing aid for a patient. ???? When you schedule a hearing test and hearing aid … [Read more...]

Hearing aids are not one size fits all.  While hearing aids have automatic programming that can be completed within the computer software, every person’s ears are different sizes and shapes!  ???? In order to verify that your hearing aids are programmed the best possible, it is important to complete real ear measurements.  These measurements allow us to take the shape and size of your ear and ear canal into consideration when programming your hearing aids.  Once we do real ear … [Read more...]

When it comes to healthcare needs, a prescription often guides treatment and is catered to the patient. When you have problems with your eyesight, your glasses are fit to a prescription to correct your eyesight perfectly. When you need medicine for a problem, your medication is prescribed based on your exact diagnosis and to fix your issue. Real Ear Measurements (REMs) are used in the hearing aid programming process. REMs allow your hearing aids to be programmed based … [Read more...]

First time hearing aid user? Here’s some helpful tips to make sure your experience is a good one! Start out with wearing your hearing aids in quiet environments or at home to help yourself get used to extra sounds before heading out to a party or restaurant setting. Take breaks in the beginning if you need to! If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all of the sounds you’re suddenly hearing, take a break from your hearing aids. You can work up to full time hearing aid use … [Read more...]

Though hearing aid technology has improved over the years, hearing aids can still experience feedback or whistling sounds. These interruptions happen when sounds that were supposed to stay in your ear leak out and are re-amplified by the hearing aid. The sounds are caused by hearing aids that are not fit properly in your ear or are close in proximity to an object like a hat, ear wax, or another person (when someone hugs you). If your hearing aid whistles every so often, check to … [Read more...]

“I’m worried that my mom won’t hear if someone knocks on her door, OR rings the doorbell! Heaven forbid they break in, she wouldn’t hear it over how loud her tv is!” Well, that’s a valid point. I often see family members accompany their loved ones to hearing aid consults. Oftentimes their concerns for their family member with hearing loss has been ongoing for years. At some point the worry outweighs their ability to let their family member “sit in silence” and go on living with the burden … [Read more...]