Dec 18, 2020 | Hearing Aids, Patient Resources, Technology
I love my phone. It’s my lifeline to friends, family, colleagues, and clients. So, when I heard that the iPhone 12 was causing hearing issues when paired with hearing aids, it broke my heart. In a way, phones and hearing aids are very similar. We use both of...
Nov 16, 2020 | Hearing Loss, Patient Resources
In the midst of the ongoing pandemic, face masks seem to be the hot-button topic of the year. Beyond the scientific, political, and health-oriented discussions, face masks create some real issues for those who suffer from hearing loss. Yes! Face masks are a critical...
Oct 15, 2020 | Hearing Loss, Patient Resources
When someone first finds out that they have a hearing loss, they often try to keep their diagnosis a secret from friends and colleagues. For a multitude of reasons, hearing loss isn’t one of those things that people feel able to talk about openly with others – unlike...
Oct 6, 2020 | Insurance, Patient Resources
Many patients ask us whether their insurance will cover their hearing aids; the answer is a bit more complicated than yes or no. Hearing aids can certainly be pricey, and this is often a huge stressor. At Hearing Associates, not only are we here to treat our patients’...
Oct 6, 2020 | Hearing Loss, Patient Resources
Over the years, I have learned and witnessed how hearing loss can affect individuals and their families. Each family is different, but for some reason, I have seen time and time again that discussing the possible hearing loss of any family member can be very difficult...
Oct 6, 2020 | Hearing Aids, Patient Resources, Troubleshooting
Like most high-tech devices, proper maintenance is essential to the longevity and overall performance of hearing aids. At Hearing Associates, we are always available to help answer even the most simple hearing aid questions, and this certainly includes how to clean...