Have You Had Trouble Pairing Your Hearing Aids on iOS?
Pairing your smartphone with your hearing aids comes with a lot of great benefits for those with hearing loss. However, like with all technology, the occasional glitch can pop up. Latest iPhone Update Causing Pairing Issues for Some Hearing Aid Users If you recently updated your iPhone to iOS 15.4 and are now having trouble…
What Does the Microchip in Your Hearing Aid Do?
It seems like every time you go to Central Computers they have new tech on display. While you can’t see the technology with your hearing aids, it’s evolving at just as rapid a rate as the rest of the tech world. Below we review how the advanced microchips in your hearing aids provide better hearing….
What is The Connection Between Neuroplasticity and Hearing Loss Treatment?
More evidence is emerging that shows the human brain’s ability to adapt to change. For example, new research indicates that hearing aids may be able to reverse brain changes caused by hearing loss. What Does Neuroplasticity Mean? Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s ability to adapt by forming new neural connections throughout life. These changes can…
How to Help Your Loved One Understand the Benefits of Hearing Aids
Are you concerned about a loved one’s hearing loss? Are you trying to figure out the right way to talk to them about getting hearing aids? If so, know that you are not alone. Thankfully there are several tips to help you make these conversations about hearing health easier and more effective. Why Are People…
Hearing Aids & Babies: The First Six Months
While hearing aids are usually associated with older people, people of all ages can wear hearing aids, including babies! Babies may be first fit with hearing aids as soon as they’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss – even as early as two to three months of age. Below we review everything you need to know…
Phonak Lyric™ – The First Invisible Hearing Aid
Looking for a discreet hearing device that won’t get in the way but still lets you hear all the sounds you used to? Look no further than Lyric™. Lyric™ is a completely in-the-ear, invisible hearing aid that delivers clear, natural sound. How it Works An audiologist places the Lyric device deep in the ear canal,…
Can Hearing Aids Slow Cognitive Decline?
If you have trouble with remembering and organizing information, buying a day planner from City Lights may help. But if you’re experiencing cognitive decline, you may want to take more drastic measures to improve your memory. Studies show that wearing hearing aids may prevent or delay cognitive decline, including dementia. Hearing Loss & Dementia Among…
What Is Hidden Hearing Loss?
If you can pass a hearing test with flying colors but have trouble making out what your friends say in a noisy restaurant, you could have hidden hearing loss. Hidden hearing loss often goes undiagnosed because a standard audiogram, which measures your ability to hear varying volumes and pitches in a quiet room, won’t detect…
Over-The-Counter Hearing Devices: Frequently Asked Questions
On October 19, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed a rule to create a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing devices. You may have questions about OTC hearing devices and your hearing health, so we’d like to help you learn more about them. Do I need a prescription for OTC devices? No, you…
Protect Your Investment in Hearing Devices: Five Essential Tips
If you’ve purchased a pair of hearing devices recently, you know what a difference they can make in your life. To protect your investment and keep them in good working condition, following these tips: Tip #1: Be aware of the temperature. Avoid excessive heat and cold. Do not leave your hearing devices in a hot…