Jul 27, 2016
Because today’s more advanced hearing instruments contain microchips, they can be expected to perform many of the operations found in other computer-driven devices. For instance, just as activity trackers worn on the wrist can keep track of how many steps we take...
Jul 20, 2016
Because hearing loss can be subtle and gradual, those with impaired hearing don’t always recognize that they have a hearing problem. Here are some questions that may help you identify a hearing impairment that may be compromising the quality of your life: Do you...
Jul 13, 2016
There is little question that hearing instruments used to treat age-related hearing loss help hearing-impaired seniors hear their conversation partners better. Seniors fitted with hearing instruments also have less risk of depression and dementia. As welcome as these...
Jun 29, 2016
When the thin membrane that separates the ear canal and the middle ear (the “eardrum”) is pierced or becomes ruptured, there will be decreased hearing and possibly a liquid discharge. A “perforated eardrum” may result from a sudden loud noise (explosion), injury,...
Jun 22, 2016
If you swim, play tennis, or participate in other outdoor activities, you will want a hearing instrument that can keep up with your active lifestyle. To meet this challenge, there is a hearing instrument with a robust design that is waterproof, dustproof, and...
Jun 15, 2016
If you have ever watched a movie in which the audio track was out of synch with the visual images, you know that it is difficult to watch. In order for the brain to figure out what is going on, it has to rapidly combine different sensory information. So, when older...
