Ever since the first electronic hearing aids were introduced to the market (circa late 1800’s), those individuals wearing them usually had difficulty hearing on the telephone, that is if they could even hear on the phone at all. Actually, if it were not for the invention of the phone, we may not even have electronic […]
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When you first learn that you can benefit from a hearing aid, you may feel a sense of relief. You are going to be able to hear again! 640 East Aurora Road Macedonia, Ohio 44056 (330) 400-3916 […]
You’ve consulted an audiologist who is a hearing aid specialist and decided that it’s time to get a hearing aid. Congratulations! Soon you’ll be hearing the world more clearly than you have in a long time. But which type of hearing aid is right for you? Completely-in-the-canal and -in-the-canal hearing aids have many similarities (besides […]
Tired of all the restrictions with your standard hearing aids? Love to swim, garden and work up a sweat chasing the grandkids? Good news! There’s a whole new line of water, dust and dirt resistant hearing aids that make life more enjoyable. This new line of hearing devices guarantees clarity of sound even after they […]
Audiologists are highly-trained professionals who can provide hearing and hearing aid help. These hearing specialists give you a hearing test. They also treat your hearing and work to prevent further loss. Jim’s story provides the perfect example of how audiologists can help children and other individuals with hearing loss. Jim had always been an active, […]
Do any of the following illustrative stories ring true with you? For years, my grandmother sat quietly at family gatherings, a vague smile on her face, not taking part in the boisterous holiday atmosphere. It wasn’t because she was cold or reserved. It was because, with her hearing loss, it was too hard for her […]
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Hearing healthcare providers may categorize your hearing impairment by its “hearing loss type” based on the location of the impairment. There are three main types of loss: conductive, sensorineural, and mixed. Conductive hearing loss is characterized by damage, defect, or dysfunction of the outer ear, middle ear, or combination of the two. This includes the […]
Reduced Sound Tolerance is an atypical experience of discomfort to sound exposure. The severity of this reduction in acceptance of sounds that would otherwise be agreeable to those with normal tolerance levels can range from annoyance to severe disability. Some patients may even alter or stop daily activities due to the great sound discomfort experienced. […]
One of the newest subsets of behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid styles is the receiver-in-the-canal (RIC) hearing aid. Nearly invisible, while still providing superior sound quality, RICs are an excellent choice for many who are seeking better hearing in a small, unobtrusive package! You may be a great candidate for this style! Also known as receiver-in-the-ear […]