Are hearing aids the real answer to help me hear better?
Hearing aids are a very important step in hearing better, but they are not the whole answer. Learn why.
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Finding Hearing Aid Compatible Cell Phones
How can I tell which cell phones will likely work the best with my hearing aids?
This article not only explains how to determine a cell phone’s hearing aid compatibility (HAC) and what this HAC rating system really means, but it also gives a link where you can get a list of the most compatible cell phones for your hearing aids.
Are Two Hearing Aids Really Better Than One
I was recently diagnosed with a hearing loss in both ears. My audiologist recommends that I get two hearing aids. Isn’t one enough? Do the advantages of wearing two hearing aids really outweigh the extra expense? (Hearing aids aren’t cheap you know!)
This article explains 10 advantages to wearing two hearing aids. It also explains 5 conditions where you should not to wear two hearing aids.
America Hears—A Hearing Aid Company with a Difference
Ethical operations, quality hearing aids at reasonable prices and at-home fitting and adjustments are just some of the things that set America Hears apart from other hearing aid companies and dealers.
Also, if you’ve ever wanted to “tweak” you own hearing aids, you can get your wish as all America Hears aids come with the programmer box, necessary cables and software.
Becoming Friends with Your New Hearing Aids
My audiologist did not adequately prepare me for the challenges I would face in adjusting to wearing my new hearing aids. What is the best way to adapt to wearing hearing aids?
This article gives you realistic expectations of what your hearing aids can do for you, then explains how to successfully adapt to wearing your new hearing aids.
Give Yourself the “Gift of Life”—Alerting Systems That Really Work
Just because you have smoke detector or CO detector in your house is no guarantee it will awaken you when you are asleep since hard of hearing people have special needs and thus need alerting devices that are specially designed to get their attention.
This article gives you 4 key features you should have in your alerting system, then helps you decide which system will best fit your needs.
Using T-Coils to Couple Your Hearing Aids to Various Audio Devices
I’m a bit confused about how to use the t-coils in my hearing aids with various assistive listening devices and other audio devices. What do I need to do? What do I need to get? This article explains the pros and cons of using neckloops, silhouettes and ear links in coupling audio devices to your hearing aids via their t-coils.
Loop Systems—The Best-Kept Secret in Town
Every once in a while I hear hard of hearing people talking about “loop systems.” What are loop systems? How can they help hard of hearing people hear better? Are they expensive?
This article explains what induction loop systems are and how to set them up and use them for beautiful clear sound.
Hear in Noise? You Bet You Can! Here’s How
Hearing aids don’t work well for me, particularly in noisy places such as while driving in the car or talking in noisy restaurants. Being unable to communicate freely, especially on long car trips, really spoils our vacations and times together. What can I do in order to hear my wife under such conditions?
This article explains how to use the PockeTalker in those situations where your hearing aids aren’t effective including noisy situations such as riding in a car or dining in a crowded restaurant.
Assistive Listening Devices to the Rescue! A Primer to Help You Get Started
Hard of hearing people often lament, “Hearing aids don’t work well for me, particularly in noisy places such as while driving in the car or talking in noisy restaurants.” They then ask, “What can I do in order to better hear my spouse and friends under such conditions? Being unable to communicate freely is putting a strain on my marriage and my friendships.”
This article explains in simple language the various kinds of assistive listening devices (ALDs) that can make your communications ever so much easier, their various benefits and shortcomings, and how to “couple” them to your hearing aids.