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Hearing aids require care to ensure that they work properly. If you notice a problem, here are a few tips on how to troubleshoot problems with your hearing aid. THE HEARING AID APPEARS TO BE DEAD OR WEAK Reason #1 Cause: Dead, weak, or wrong type of battery. Test: Substitute new battery. Remedy: Battery replaced. … Continued
There are various known risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease, including diet and lifestyle, family history, and age, as well as conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and other vascular diseases. But what does all that have to do with your ears? THE LINK A growing body of research suggests that hearing loss and … Continued
We’ll just get straight to the point. No, a properly fit hearing aid will not make your hearing worse. The key to the answer lies in the phrase “properly fit”. There are several steps involved in ensuring that a hearing aid is fit properly. STEP 1 THE HEARING TEST AND PATIENT HISTORY STAGE Gathering information … Continued
Winter is here. If you are going outside you, tend to plan accordingly, coat, hat, gloves maybe a scarf or weatherproof footwear. The precautions that you need to take will depend on the actual weather conditions. If you wear hearing aids, there are a few precautions you should also take to avoid unnecessarily damaging your … Continued
The auditory system (outer, middle and inner ear) is the sensory system for hearing. And like any other sensory system in the body (vision, touch, smell) it is likely to change how well it works over time. There are any number of reasons why your auditory system may not work as well tomorrow as it … Continued
A small zinc-air battery powers the majority of today’s hearing aids. The colored tab on one side of the battery keeps the battery inactive until you remove the tab. Once the sticker is removed from the back of the battery, oxygen in the air contacts the zinc within the battery, and the battery is “turned-on.” … Continued
The auditory system (outer, middle and inner ear) is the sensory system for hearing. And like any other sensory system in the body (vision, touch, smell) it is likely to change how well it works over time. There are any number of reasons why your auditory system may not work as well tomorrow as it … Continued
If you are married to, live with or love someone who has a hearing loss this article is for you. Being in a relationship can at times be trying. Being in a relationship with someone who has a hearing loss that they refuse to do anything about can at times be impossible. Never are you … Continued
This is the time of year when we make our list of resolutions for the New Year. We reflect back on the past year and take note of the areas we’d like to change. A compilation of the top 10 New Year’s Resolutions, typically looks something like this. TOP NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS Lose Weight Volunteer … Continued
“For two years I have avoided almost all social gatherings.” Click Here to Read More