While hearing aid batteries are relatively inexpensive – generally costing about one dollar per zinc air battery – the costs can add up. Many people will spend at least $100 per year on their disposable batteries.
If you’re living with hearing loss, you aren’t alone. Nearly 1 in 3 adults between 65 and 74 years old has some degree of hearing loss, while nearly one-half of adults older than 75 years old reports being hard of hearing. There are many simple… Read More »Hearing Loss Tips, Tools, and Technologies
The holidays are upon us, and for many of us, that means traveling – sometimes great distances – to spend time with family and friends.
If you already wear hearing aids, you know that they can be quite expensive.
Mobile telephones are the norm now, allowing people to stay connected constantly while on the go. For people with hearing loss, hearing well on a cell phone has often proved challenging, especially for people who wear hearing aids. Recent FCC requirements, however, have encouraged new… Read More »Hearing Aid Compatible Cell Phones
If you decide to try hearing aids, you will probably have a long initial consultation with an audiologist or other hearing healthcare practitioner to assess your hearing and choose the hearing aids that are right for you.
Hearing aids are highly complex technological devices, and like any similar devices, they occasionally need to be repaired or replaced.
Grocery shopping is a very visual task, so people don’t often think about how it might be difficult for people with hearing loss.
Sometimes, it’s good to look to the past to realize how far we’ve come in regards to the development of new technologies that improve lives.
If you’re accustomed to living an active lifestyle and enjoy things like kayaking, hiking and rock climbing, hearing loss does not need to get in the way of your passions.