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What is the best type of hearing aid?

December 1, 2016Ask the Audiologists

Today’s hearing instruments are sophisticated miniature computers that are available in a variety of styles and levels of technology. The shape and size that are best for you depend on many factors, including: your hearing profile, typical listening situations, manual dexterity, visual acuity, shape and size of your ears (which is unique to you), personal […]

Family gatherings are frustrating because my Dad’s hearing is so bad. What can I do?

November 1, 2016Ask the Audiologists

The best thing you can do is to encourage your Dad to have a hearing evaluation and start to use hearing aids consistently. Your Dad’s poor hearing affects everyone around him. You may become annoyed when you must repeat things or speak loudly. He may think that “young people today just don’t speak as clearly […]

Are hearing aids tax deductible?

October 1, 2016Ask the Audiologists

Yes! Hearing aid costs are deductible as medical expenses on your federal income taxes. According to irs.gov, you may also include batteries, repairs and maintenance costs. Another way to get some tax relief is to donate your older hearing aids to a qualified charitable organization that provides hearing aids to people who are unable to […]

Where can I get more information about hearing loss?

September 1, 2016Ask the Audiologists

There are many useful resources about hearing and hearing loss. Start your research with the following websites: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: www.asha.org/buds American Tinnitus Association: www.ata.org Better Hearing Institute: www.betterhearing.org Healthy Hearing: www.healthyhearing.com Hearing Like Me: www.hearinglikeme.com Hearing Loss Association of America: www.hearingloss.org National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders: www.nidcd.nih.gov National Institute for Occupational […]

Should I use one or two hearing aids?

August 1, 2016Ask the Audiologists 1

Most people should use hearing aids in both ears. Why? Your ears send information to your brain, where the sound is actually processed. The brain needs information from both sides to determine where the sound is coming from, to understand speech in background noise and to receive the most natural sound quality. Today’s hearing devices […]