How Do Newer Hearing Aids Make Hearing So Easy?
Do you have an aversion to wearing hearing aids based on what you heard from your parents or grandparents about how well they worked? Well, hearing aids have come a long way since 1995, back when preferential hearing modes were all the rage. Today’s hearing aids offer amazing features that’ll leave you shocked at how…
Hearing Devices & Neuroplasticity
The brain has a remarkable ability to adapt to change. Learning and experiences can transform the physical structure of the brain, and the brain can move functions from one area to another if one section of the brain is damaged or understimulated. This ability to adapt is referred to as neuroplasticity. It comes into play…
Good Boy! How Hearing Dogs Create Happier Lives
Aptly nicknamed ‘man’s best friend,’ some canine companions can provide more than just comfort. Hearing dogs serve as a second set of ears for people with severe hearing loss or deafness. Why They’re Doggone Amazing Hearing dogs are trained to alert their masters to sounds in the home by nudging or pawing their owners to…
The Unintended Consequences of Cotton Swabs
People use most bathroom supplies as intended. Tissues are for blowing your nose, and toothpaste is for brushing your teeth. However, there is one common item that most people use incorrectly: cotton swabs. You can use a cotton swab to apply and remove makeup and use it around the house for various purposes (e.g., arts…
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,…