Hearing Aids & Glasses Have Less in Common Than You Think
As professionals in the hearing health industry, we’re regularly faced with the misconception that hearing aids are a lot like glasses. After all, both work to correct a deterioration of one of our senses, right? That may be true, but there are far more differences than there are similarities. Most eye problems are mechanical in…
The Pros & Cons of Different Hearing Aid Retailers
By introducing big box stores and online retailers to the hearing aid industry, the market has experienced exponential growth in the past few years. While these changes have made the process of purchasing hearing aid supplies more convenient, many are finding they are not getting the same quality of hearing devices. In order to make…
How Technology is Changing the Way We Hear
The invention of the transistor was a key factor in propelling hearing aids into the hands of consumers. The transistor allowed hearing aids to become smaller, leading to the advent of the behind-the-ear hearing aid. Another major shift occurred in the 1990s with the development of digital hearing aids. Digital circuitry revolutionized hearing aids, making…
Hearing Loss & Diabetes
For those living with Diabetes, you are in the habit of constantly having routine health exams for your kidneys, eyes, all the way down to your feet. However recent studies show that it is a good idea to have your hearing checked, too. But why? According to the American Diabetes Association: Seven million diabetic individuals…
How Hearing Aids are Programmed
With so many customized features available, a programmed hearing devices provide untold benefits to the wearer, dependent on the specific degree of hearing loss, comfort level and other personal considerations. This is why you must have your hearing aid programmed to your ears rather than enlist a one-size fits all approach, which could be detrimental…
Brain Hearing Restores Optimal, Natural Hearing
No longer do scientists think hearing occurs in the ears. Hearing aids have certainly come a long way over the last 10 to 15 years. Hearing aids that were once bulky, expensive, and ineffective are now discreet, affordable, and capable of reproducing the subtleties of natural sound. Researchers have determined that the processing of sound…
The Gift of Hearing: Donating Hearing Aids
DONATE HEARING AIDS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! While keeping old hearing aids as a back-up is always useful, a generous and well appreciated option is to donate your hearing aids. Used or unwanted hearing aids in any condition are gratefully accepted as donations by Today’s Hearing. If you have behind-the-ear aids that are in good shape,…
How Cell Phones Are Revolutionizing The Hearing Aid Industry
If you have hearing loss, you don’t have to look any further than your cell phone or smart phone for help. Cell phone companies are now doing more and more to reach out to their customers who suffer from all forms of hearing loss. In this article we will take a look at the different…
Advancements in Digital Hearing Aids
Just like every device before it, the digital hearing aid has a progression of technology that is easy to track. One big advantage of the digital hearing aid is the capability to remove background noise, making conversation among hearing impaired people easier. Thanks in large part to Bluetooth connections, remote controls and omnidirectional microphones, today’s…
The Multiple Functions Of Digital Earplugs
There have been many advances in the realm of hearing health over the last few decades. While hearing aids have gotten a great deal of attention, preventative methods have evolved alongside of them to help individuals save their hearing. One of the most beneficial forms of hearing devices that have been developed are digital ear…