by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. with Steve Barber Steve Barber is a great hard of hearing guy and a friend of mine. He also knows his stuff. If you are thinking about getting hearing aids, you would do well to read the following. Steve writes: I get asked a lot about how to shop for hearing […]
Hearing Aids
Lyric Hearing Aids—Don’t be Fooled by All the Hype
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man asked: What do you think of the new Lyric hearing aid shown on their website? I’d be interested in your thoughts. I have mixed feelings about this Lyric hearing aid. Personally, I don’t think I would ever get one—even if my hearing was such that it would help me. […]
The Best Drier for Your Hearing Aids
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: I’m interested in any recommendation you might have about hearing aid dryers. The local hearing aid office dries mine occasionally, but I must be running a wet ear season. Both of my digital Oticon aids cut out on a recent trip to Seattle, and then came back fine […]
My Mom Won’t Wear Her Hearing Aids
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A concerned (and frustrated) daughter wrote I’m hoping that you can help me. My mother is 63 and has significant hearing loss which was diagnosed about 20 years ago. She bought hearing aids about 2 years ago and has never, ever used them. She is not in denial about her hearing […]
Water-proof “Dolphin” Hearing Aids for Swimming!
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A mother wrote: My daughter loves swimming but obviously struggles without her aid in. Can I buy something to protect the hearing aid while she is swimming? As you know, hearing aids are not supposed to get wet—if you want them to work properly, that is. I’ve never heard of anything […]
Good Source of Hearing Aid Batteries
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady wrote: I highly recommend ordering hearing aid batteries from http://www.hearingaidbattery.org. Free shipping and great prices on batteries! I’ve been ordering mine from there for years. So much less expensive than any drug store or audiologist. I can’t say these are the best prices for hearing aid batteries I’ve seen, […]