Technologies are reshaping how we connect with our patients and allowing healthcare practitioners to provide services to patients based on what they need or want. From a family-centered care perspective, eAudiology is a good thing – but, there are questions we need to answer first. We are in a very interesting period of time in […]
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One of the most important factors in a patient’s success with hearing aids is proper maintenance. Hearing aid maintenance varies slightly between different styles and manufacturers, but the ultimate goal is to protect them from wax and moisture. Your audiologist will orient you in caring for your new hearing aids at your delivery and subsequent follow-up visits. Reviewing this information and implementing it will ensure that your hearing aids perform optimally and reach their expected lifespan.
In 2017, a federal law was passed to make it possible for people with hearing loss to buy hearing aids without consulting an audiologist or a licensed hearing aid dispenser. The Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act, as it is called, has tasked the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) with creating and regulating this new category of hearing […]
You’re almost finished with your monthly trip to Costco, making one more run-through for a twelve-pack of paper towels and a jumbo bag of trail mix, when a sign for the Costco Hearing Aid Center catches your eye. Your loved ones have been urging you to consider hearing aids, but you haven’t had the time […]
What do you think the future has in store – will robots perform hearing tests? Let’s explore the big trends and technologies seen at the Consumer Electronics Show 2018, which are on their way to our industry. By Heine Højvang Andersen, MBA 16/05/18 Reading Time: 5 min In the past decade, hearing aids have changed […]
The new Quick Practice Guideline provides professionals working with children with hearing loss with guidance on how to manage unilateral hearing loss — because we now know that one ear is just not enough. ‘We don’t have to do anything right now. One normal hearing ear is enough for normal speech and language development. We […]
Hearing loss is a common problem caused by aging, disease, heredity, and noise. Approximately, 17 percent of American adults — 36 million people — report some degree of hearing loss. Diabetes is a group of diseases marked by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both. Affecting […]
Some people ask why are hearing aids expensive. Approximately 48 million Americans report a significant hearing loss. Among adults aged 70 and older with hearing loss who could benefit from hearing aids, fewer than one in three has ever used them. The majority of the people that need hearing assistance don’t receive it. Why is […]
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