Hearing aid repair options offered by The Hearing Center In a previous blog (https://www.betterhearingjax.com/basic-hearing-aid-troubleshooting/), we explored different ways a hearing aid user could try to troubleshoot their devices at home. Many times, users are able to solve the problems on their own by cleaning or changing the battery. If at home service of your devices…
View detailsOvercoming the stresses of talking on the phone Individuals with hearing loss will often find that it is quite difficult and can be frustrating to hear on the phone. Often times the sound quality on the phone will be poor and degraded and sometime people do not speak as clearly while talking on the phone.…
View detailsGift giving ideas With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking of gift ideas for those closest to you. This year, why not consider giving your loved ones a unique but useful hearing related gift? Whether they are hearing impaired or have normal hearing, below is a list of gift ideas…
View detailsTroubleshooting guide Are you having issues with your hearing aids? Here are some common hearing aid issues, solutions, and troubleshooting steps you can take at home. ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION HEARING AID IS DEAD OR NOT WORKING Dead, run down, or wrong type of battery. Replace battery. Eartip plugged with wax. Change wax guard…
View detailsEarwax, or cerumen, is a naturally occurring substance in the ear canal that protects against bacteria, fungi, and insects. The earwax naturally migrates out of the ear canal, but can build-up over time. An excessive build-up can cause you to notice a decrease in hearing. If you have turned on a television or opened a…
View detailsHearing loss is one of the most prevalent health issues in the world today. Over 48 million people in the United States experience significant hearing loss. Studies have shown that untreated hearing loss can have detrimental effects on a person’s social and emotional health. Listening with a hearing loss requires increased cognitive effort which often leads…
View detailsPhonak Audeo BR In September 2016, Phonak, one of the major global manufacturers of hearing aids, released its next generation of hearing aid technology. The new product line features the Audeo BR, the first hearing aid to house a built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Currently, the rechargeable option is only available in RIC (receiver in the…
View detailsEverywhere you look people are walking around with earbuds in their ears listening to music or talking on the phone. Although extremely convenient, audiologists want to warn you of the potential hazards this can cause to your hearing. Some good tips on avoiding using earbuds today and having to wear hearing aids tomorrow. Be aware of…
View detailsLike many aspects of life in West Africa, otolaryngology training is difficult. Unlike the U.S., where most otolaryngology residency programs have facilities to teach temporal bone anatomy and dissection, West Africa until recently has had only a single two-station lab located in Lagos, Nigeria. As a result, basic otologic procedures such as tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy…
View detailsWhat is a telecoil and how does it work? A telecoil is a small copper coil inside most hearing aids and cochlear implant processors that will induce an electric current in the coil in the presence of a changing magnetic field. It can be used to wirelessly connect the hearing instrument directly to a sound…
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