There aren’t many people out there who would refuse the opportunity to improve their quality of life, yet people could do that if they don’t handle the loss of their hearing. A survey found that people managing their hearing loss are happier, safer, and more …
When Should I Update My Hearing Aids?
Hearing Aid Upgrade Over time, hearing aids and assisted devices age. Due to constant technological development they can also become obsolete. Even if you have a hearing aid that is in working order, you may want to consider upgrading. The lifespan of your hearing aid …
Self-Fitting Hearing Aids: Key Reasons to Consult a Hearing Care Professional Instead
Have you heard of self-fitting hearing aids (SFHAs)? Can they help if you have a hearing loss? What exactly are they, and how do they differ from traditional hearing devices fitted by a hearing care expert? What’s the best action to take if you need …
Putting Off That Hearing Test? Here’s Another Reason to Hear Your Best!
It’s no surprise that getting hearing help can make communicating and connecting with the world around you so much easier, but did you know that using hearing aids might also have a hand in cutting down emergency-room visits and hospital stays? In a study published earlier …
Does High Humidity Affect My Hearing Aids?
One of the great things about starting your better-hearing journey is that your world is more enjoyable when you can hear all those sounds you’ve been missing. That might also mean you’re getting outside more, possibly exposing your hearing devices to humidity. Your hearing aids …
Different Hearing Aid Care for Different Destinations
Protect your tech while on vacation No part of summer is more exciting than going on vacation! Whether it’s a family trip, a romantic getaway, or a relaxing solo excursion, traveling with hearing aids requires a little extra planning and awareness. To prepare for conditions …
TV Watching + Hearing Loss: 5 Tips for a Better Experience
Give Up the Frustration — NOT Your Favorite Shows! Everybody in your household’s gathered around the television for a treasured weekly ritual — back-to-back shows on Netflix with a side of laughter, popcorn, and cliff-hangers. But when someone in the group has hearing loss, settling …
Better Hearing & Speech Month: 7 Accessories to Turn Up Your Tech
Have you heard? We’re celebrating Better Hearing & Speech Month in May! In honor of the theme, “Communication for All,” here are seven hearing aid accessories to make sure you’re communicating and connecting your best with the people, places, and moments that matter in your …
The Smartest Rechargeable Hearing Technology
We recently started offering the AGXSM iQ, part of a new line of hearing aids inspired by cutting-edge research in virtual reality, advanced neuroscience, and signal processing. This breakthrough technology allows you to be immersed in the world like never before — and now it’s …
Reverse-Slope Hearing Loss
Your Refrigerator Is Running — Can You Hear It? You’re probably familiar with the many telltale, well-known signs of hearing loss — asking people to repeat themselves frequently, turning up the TV to uncomfortable levels for others in the room, or leaning into a conversation …