Bluetooth connectivity to hearing aids has been available for several years, but you needed a body-worn device called a Streamer to relay the sound from a cell phone or other audio device to the hearing aids. Now, hearing instruments have built-in wireless Bluetooth technology, so you may stream sound from your mobile phone or other […]
You are wise to open the battery door on your hearing aids when the aids are not in use. This will extend the life of the battery. However, the battery will, in fact, continue to drain, even when the hearing aid is not in your ear. The battery begins to discharge as soon as the […]
Today’s hearing instruments are sophisticated miniature computers that are available in a variety of styles and levels of technology. The shape and size that are best for you depend on many factors, including: your hearing profile, typical listening situations, manual dexterity, visual acuity, shape and size of your ears (which is unique to you), personal […]
Most people should use hearing aids in both ears. Why? Your ears send information to your brain, where the sound is actually processed. The brain needs information from both sides to determine where the sound is coming from, to understand speech in background noise and to receive the most natural sound quality. Today’s hearing devices […]
There are several options to improve communication on the phone. Amplified telephones not only make speech louder, but some have tone adjustments to improve clarity. Massachusetts residents who have hearing loss can get specialized telephones through the Massachusetts Equipment Distribution Program (MassEDP). Many people who use hearing aids benefit from a special feature in their […]
