Summer is here, which means spending time outdoors and warm weather. However, for those who use hearing aids, summer can pose some challenges. When hearing aids devices are exposed to heat or moisture, they can be damaged. During the summer, sweat and water are the two biggest problems of hearing aids, and extreme temperature changes can cause…
For many people, hearing aids are essential. They allow them to communicate with others and go about their day-to-day routine and activities. Because of this, keeping them in perfect condition is important. Hearing aids are durable, but they are still very small and complex instruments that have electronic components. This means that things like earwax,…
Hearing aids come in a variety of different styles, and it’s always worth developing an understanding of your options before you take the plunge. Behind-the-ear (BTE) and in-the-canal (ITC) hearing aids are two of the most popular styles used in the modern world, and these hearing aids can be very different. Let’s look at these different…
There are many steps involved in getting your hearing aids. First, your Hearing Instrument Specialist will need to run a series of tests to determine how much hearing loss you currently have and ask you about your lifestyle so that they can recommend the best hearing aids for your needs. This will all culminate in a hearing…
As increasing numbers of people have come to view hearing instruments as a technology extension to the smartphone, their coolness factor has risen commensurately. No longer regarded simply as a means of improving hearing, hearing instruments with Bluetooth connectivity have attained new status as communication and information-gathering devices. While once only compatible with Apple’s iOS…