What Is a Hearing Aid Fitting?
If you’ve recently gotten a hearing test revealing a loss of hearing that could be treated with hearing aids, the next step is to get a hearing aid fitting. Hearing aid fittings involve three steps: selecting the hearing aid, programming the hearing aid and adjusting the hearing aid. Selecting the Hearing Aid Your audiologist will…
Hearing Aids Can Help Your Mental and Cognitive Health
Hearing aids don’t just help you hear better, they help you lead a healthier, happier life. Research suggests that one of the many benefits of hearing aids is that they can help improve your mental and cognitive health. Benefits of Hearing Aids There are 48 million people throughout the country suffering from hearing loss. Living with untreated hearing…
6 Popular Styles of Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is common, affecting an estimated 48 million people across the nation. But despite how common it is, only about 20% of people who could benefit from hearing aids actually wears them. There are many styles of hearing aids on the market, so there’s no excuse: you can find a device that matches your…
Have You Considered Rechargeable Hearing Aids?
In trying to decide what hearing aids are best for you one option you might consider is rechargeable hearing aids. Like the name suggests, rechargeable hearing aids utilize rechargeable batteries instead of standard disposable batteries. In this post we will discuss the benefits and limitations of rechargeable hearing aids to help you decide if they…
How to Get the Most Out of Your BTE Hearing Aids
Hearing aids come in a wide variety of styles. One of the most commonly prescribed ones due to its versatility is the behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid. BTEs consist of the shell, which houses the electronics, an earmold that delivers the amplified sound to your ears and tubing that connects these two parts. It’s important to…
How to Choose the Right Hearing Aid for Your Lifestyle
Do you have trouble hearing your conversation partner at Fog Harbor Fish House? Does your family complain you turn up the TV too loud? Do you have trouble talking on the phone? If so, you may have hearing loss. Fortunately, you can find relief through hearing aids. There are many different hearing aids on the…
Hearing Amplifier Vs. Hearing Aids: Which Better Suits Your Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is common, affecting an estimated 48 million people across the nation. But despite its prevalence, only one in five people who could benefit from hearing aids actually seeks treatment. There are many possible reasons for this, one of them being misconceptions and confusion about what options are available. Below we provide an overview…
The Future of Hearing Devices: Deep Neural Networks & Artificial Intelligence
Hearing technology has come a long way over the years; however, one aspect of hearing loss that many hearing aids have difficulty addressing is trouble understanding speech in noise. Fortunately, some of today’s state-of-the-art devices can solve this problem utilizing deep neural networks (DNN) and artificial intelligence (AI). Sensorineural hearing loss causes difficulty understanding speech…
Psst! Have You Heard About the Whisper Hearing System?
San Francisco Audiology is one of the first practices in the world to offer Whisper, a new hearing system that is constantly learning and improving. Designed by a team of artificial intelligence, hearing care, hardware and software experts, the Whisper hearing system comes with two earpieces, like a traditional hearing aid, and a unique, pocket-sized…
How to Use Headphones with Hearing Aids
With today’s technology, all your favorite songs, podcasts, audiobooks, TV shows and movies are available with just a few swipes and clicks. Many people like to enjoy their favorite media through headphones or earbuds. For those with hearing aids, this can be a little bit of a challenge. Below we review your options, from using…